4 Bible Verses about Diligence And Laziness Contrasted

The one who is lazy becomes poor, but the one who works diligently becomes wealthy.

The appetite of the sluggard craves but gets nothing, but the desire of the diligent will be abundantly satisfied.

For even when we were with you, we used to give you this command: "If anyone is not willing to work, neither should he eat."

The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will become a slave. Anxiety in a person's heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy. The righteous person is cautious in his friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.read more.
The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent.