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
The one who is lazy becomes poor, but the one who works diligently becomes wealthy.
Proverbs 13:4
The appetite of the sluggard craves but gets nothing, but the desire of the diligent will be abundantly satisfied.
Proverbs 27:23
Pay careful attention to the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds,
Ephesians 4:28
The one who steals must steal no longer; rather he must labor, doing good with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with the one who has need.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
to aspire to lead a quiet life, to attend to your own business, and to work with your hands, as we commanded you.

Of every

Proverbs 14:29
The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.
Proverbs 20:21
An inheritance gained easily in the beginning will not be blessed in the end.
Proverbs 28:22
The stingy person hastens after riches and does not know that poverty will overtake him.

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