4 Bible Verses about Diligence And Laziness Contrasted

He that deals with a slack hand becomes poor, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.

The soul of the sluggard desires, and attains nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

For even when we were with you, this we declared unto you, that if anyone desires not to work neither should he eat.

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the negligent shall be under tribute. Heaviness in the heart of man makes it stoop: but a good word makes it glad. The righteous causes his neighbour to consider: but the way of the wicked causes them to err.read more.
The deceitful man does not even roast that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.