4 Bible Verses about Diligence And Laziness Contrasted

An idle hand maketh poor; but a quick laboring hand maketh rich.

The sluggard would fain have, and cannot get his desire; but the soul of the diligent shall have plenty.

For when we were with you, this we warned you of, that if there were any which would not work, that the same should not eat.

A diligent hand shall bear rule; but the idle shall be under tribute. Heaviness discourageth the heart of man, but a good word maketh it glad again. The righteous is liberal unto his neighbour, but the way of the ungodly will deceive themselves.read more.
A deceitful man shall find no vantage; but he that is content with that he hath, is more worth than gold.