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
Poor is he who is working -- a slothful hand, And the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Proverbs 13:4
The soul of the slothful is desiring, and hath not. And the soul of the diligent is made fat.

General references

Proverbs 6:10
A little sleep, a little slumber, A little clasping of the hands to rest,
Proverbs 19:24
The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his mouth he bringeth it not back.
Proverbs 21:25
The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work.