Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Covetousness » A characteristic of the slothful
He coveted greedily all the daylong, but the righteous gives and does not spare.
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greed » General references to
The sons did not follow their father's example but turned to dishonest ways of making money. They took bribes and denied people justice.
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He who is greedy of gain troubles his own house. But he who hates gifts will live.
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The leaders judge for a bribe, and the priests teach for wages! The prophets predict for money yet they rely on Jehovah when they say: Is not Jehovah in the midst of us? No evil will come upon us.
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They are dogs with mighty appetites. They never have enough! They are shepherds who lack understanding. They all turn to their own way and each one seeks dishonest (unjust) gain.
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For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some by longing for it have been led away from the faith. They have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
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He coveted greedily all the daylong, but the righteous gives and does not spare.
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We will find precious material possessions and we fill our houses with plunder.
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So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for unjust dishonest gain. Greed takes away the life of its owner.
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Laziness » Lazy people
The lazy man will not plow because of the cold. He will beg during harvest and have nothing.
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The lazy man desires and has nothing. The diligent man will be made rich.
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Laziness propels one into a deep sleep. An idle person will suffer hunger.
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The hand of the diligent will bear rule. The lazy will be under forced labor.
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The lazy man says: There is a lion outside. I will be killed in the streets.
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The way of the lazy is as a hedge of thorns. But the way of the righteous is a wide path.
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He is lazy in his work. His brother destroys.
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I went by the field of the lazy man, and by the vineyard of the man lacking understanding. It was all grown over with thorns and nettles, and the wall of stone was broken down. Then I saw, and considered it well. I looked on it, and received instruction: read more.
Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep. Your poverty will come like a robber and your want like an armed man.
Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep. Your poverty will come like a robber and your want like an armed man.
He becomes poor who deals with a lazy hand. The hand of the diligent makes rich. He who gathers in summer is a wise son. He who sleeps at the harvest is a son who causes shame.
The desire of the lazy killed him for his hands refuse to work. He coveted greedily all the daylong, but the righteous gives and does not spare.
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The lazy man says: There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. As the door turns on its hinges, so does the lazy man on his bed. The lazy man hides his hand in his bosom. It wearies him to lift it to his mouth. read more.
The lazy man is wiser in his own conceit than seven men who can answer with good sense.
The lazy man is wiser in his own conceit than seven men who can answer with good sense.