Proverbs 21:5

The ideas of the diligent tend only to abundance. But of the one who is hasty it leads to poverty.

Proverbs 10:4

He becomes poor who deals with a lazy hand. The hand of the diligent makes rich.

Proverbs 28:22

He who hurries to be rich has an evil eye. He does not think poverty will come to him.

Proverbs 13:4

The lazy man desires and has nothing. The diligent man will be made rich.

Proverbs 14:29

He who is slow to anger has great understanding. He who is short tempered exalts foolishness.

Proverbs 20:21

An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but in the end it will not be blessed.

Proverbs 27:23-27

Be diligent to know the state of your flocks and attend to your herds.

Ephesians 4:28

He that steals must steal no more. Let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have something to give to someone in need.

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and mind your own business, and work with your hands, as we command you.

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Summary

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

Bible References

Thoughts

Proverbs 10:4
He becomes poor who deals with a lazy hand. The hand of the diligent makes rich.
Proverbs 13:4
The lazy man desires and has nothing. The diligent man will be made rich.
Proverbs 27:23
Be diligent to know the state of your flocks and attend to your herds.
Ephesians 4:28
He that steals must steal no more. Let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have something to give to someone in need.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and mind your own business, and work with your hands, as we command you.

Of every

Proverbs 14:29
He who is slow to anger has great understanding. He who is short tempered exalts foolishness.
Proverbs 20:21
An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but in the end it will not be blessed.
Proverbs 28:22
He who hurries to be rich has an evil eye. He does not think poverty will come to him.