Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.

Bible References

Thy poverty

Proverbs 10:4
He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Proverbs 13:4
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

General references

Proverbs 6:10
Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
Proverbs 19:24
A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
Proverbs 21:25
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

King James Version Public Domain