4 Bible Verses about Diligence And Laziness Contrasted

He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

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

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. Heaviness in the heart of man depresseth it: but a good word maketh it glad. The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.read more.
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.