Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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
Idle hands make one poor,
but diligent hands bring riches.
Proverbs 13:4
The slacker craves, yet has nothing,
but the diligent is fully satisfied.
Proverbs 27:23
Know well the condition of your flock,
and pay attention to your herds,
Ephesians 4:28
The thief must no longer steal. Instead, he must do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share with anyone in need.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,

Of every

Proverbs 14:29
A patient person shows great understanding,
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.
Proverbs 20:21
An inheritance gained prematurely
will not be blessed ultimately.
Proverbs 28:22
A greedy man is in a hurry for wealth;
he doesn’t know that poverty will come to him.

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