33 Bible Verses about diligence
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The plans of the diligent, tend only to abundance, but, of every one that is urgent, only to want.
Now, the man Jeroboam, being an able Solomon observed his servant, that he man, was, one to execute a work, so he gave him oversight of all the charge of the house of Joseph.
So the doers of the work wrought, and the work of restoration went forward, in their hand, - and they caused the house of God to stand forth according to its due proportions, and made it strong.
Be it known unto the king, that we journeyed into the province of Judah, unto the house of the Great God, and, the same, is being built with large stones, and, timber, is being laid in the walls, - and, this work, with speed, is being done, and is prospering in their hands.
and, the God who hath caused his Name to dwell there, destroy any king or people, who shall put forth their hand to alter to destroy this house of God, which is in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued an edict, forthwith, let it be done.
Whatsoever is due to an edict of the God of the heavens, let it be done diligently, for the house of the God of the heavens, - for wherefore should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons?
Of the fruit of a man's mouth, shall he be satisfied with good, and, the dealing of the hands of a son of earth, shall be paid back to him.
By all labour, there will be abundance, but, the talk of the lips, tendeth only to want.
She girdeth, with strength her loins, and putteth vigour into her arms:
Thus, saith Yahweh - Restrain thy voice from weeping, And thine eyes from tears, - For there is a reward for thy labour, Declareth Yahweh, So they shall return from the land of the enemy:
Howbeit, now, the doing also, complete ye, in order that, even according to the forwardness of the desiring, so, may be the completing - out of what ye have.
Let, the well presiding elders, of double honour, be accounted worthy, especially they who toil in discourse and teaching;
Shepherd the beloved flock of God, which is among you, - not by compulsion, but by choice, nor yet for base gain, but of a ready mind, -
He becometh poor, who dealeth with a slack hand, but, the hand of the diligent, maketh rich.
The hand of the diligent, shall hear rule, but, the indolent, shall come under tribute.
The sluggard, desireth, but his soul hath, nothing. But, the soul of the diligent, shall be enriched.
For, even when we were with you, this, were we giving in charge unto you, - that, if any will not work, neither let him eat!
Or he that exhorteth, in his exhorting, he that imparteth, let it be with liberality, he that taketh a lead, with diligence, he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
So, then, my beloved brethren, - become ye, steadfast, immovable, superabounding in the work of the Lord, at all times; knowing that, your toil, is not in vain in the Lord.
These things, be thy care, in these things, be thou, that, thine advancement, may be, manifest, unto all: Be giving heed to thyself, and to thy teaching, - abide still in them; for, this doing, both, thyself, shalt thou save, and them that hearken to thee.
Wherefore, all the more, brethren, give diligence to be making, firm, your calling and election; for, these things, doing, in nowise shall ye stumble at any time,
Ye shall, keep, the commandments of Yahweh your God and his testimonies and his statutes which he hath commanded thee;
And, in doing that which is honourable, let us not be fainthearted; for, in due season, we shall reap, if we faint not.
Above all that must be guarded, keep thou thy heart, for, out of it, are the issues of life.
Only take thou heed to thyself and keep thy soul diligently, so that thou forget not the things which thine own eyes have seen, and so that they go not out of thy heart, all the days of thy life, - but thou shalt make them known unto thy sons and unto thy son's sons: -
With the goal in view, I press on for the prize of the upward calling of God in Christ Jesus.
But we covet that, each one of you, be shewing forth the same diligence, unto the full assurance of the hope throughout:
Wherefore, beloved, these things, expecting - give diligence, unspotted and unblemished, by him, to be found, in peace;
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Agriculture or husbandry » Requires » Diligence
In the morning, sow thy seed, and, until evening, do not withhold thy hand, - for thou knowest not - whether shall thrive, either this or that, or whether, both alike, shall be fruitful.
Note well, the appearance of thy flock, apply thy mind to thy herds; For, not age-abiding, are riches, nor is the diadem, from generation to generation: - The grass, is taken away, and the young shoot, showeth itself, and the herbage of the mountains, is gathered; read more.
There are, lambs, for thy clothing, and, for the price of thy field, there are he-goats; With, enough goats-milk, for thy food - for the food of thy household, and, a maintenance, for thy maidens.
Business life » Business virtues » Diligence
Or he that exhorteth, in his exhorting, he that imparteth, let it be with liberality, he that taketh a lead, with diligence, he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
But we covet that, each one of you, be shewing forth the same diligence, unto the full assurance of the hope throughout:
He becometh poor, who dealeth with a slack hand, but, the hand of the diligent, maketh rich.
The sluggard, desireth, but his soul hath, nothing. But, the soul of the diligent, shall be enriched.
Wherefore, all the more, brethren, give diligence to be making, firm, your calling and election; for, these things, doing, in nowise shall ye stumble at any time,
natural Death » Motive » Diligence
We must needs be working the works of him that sent me, while it is, day: There cometh a night, when, no one, can work.
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, with thy might, do, - for there is no work nor calculation nor knowledge nor wisdom, in hades, whither, thou, art going.
Diligence » Spiritual
Are, ye, not saying - Yet, a fourmonth, it is, and, the harvest, cometh? Lo! I say unto you - Lift up your eyes, and gaze at the fields, - that, white, are they unto, harvest. Already,
For I could have wished to be accursed, even I myself, from the Christ, in behalf of my brethren my kinsmen according to the flesh; -
Brethren! the delight of my own heart and my supplication God-ward in their behalf, are for salvation;
If by any means I may provoke to jealousy my own flesh, and save some from among them; -
Diligence » Business
Or he that exhorteth, in his exhorting, he that imparteth, let it be with liberality, he that taketh a lead, with diligence, he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
But we covet that, each one of you, be shewing forth the same diligence, unto the full assurance of the hope throughout:
He becometh poor, who dealeth with a slack hand, but, the hand of the diligent, maketh rich.
The sluggard, desireth, but his soul hath, nothing. But, the soul of the diligent, shall be enriched.
Wherefore, all the more, brethren, give diligence to be making, firm, your calling and election; for, these things, doing, in nowise shall ye stumble at any time,
Diligence » Being diligent
Wherefore, beloved, these things, expecting - give diligence, unspotted and unblemished, by him, to be found, in peace;
Note well, the appearance of thy flock, apply thy mind to thy herds; For, not age-abiding, are riches, nor is the diadem, from generation to generation: -
But we covet that, each one of you, be shewing forth the same diligence, unto the full assurance of the hope throughout: In order that, not slothful, ye may become, but imitators of them who, through faith and patience, were becoming heirs of the promises.
Diligence » The diligent
He becometh poor, who dealeth with a slack hand, but, the hand of the diligent, maketh rich.
The sluggard, desireth, but his soul hath, nothing. But, the soul of the diligent, shall be enriched.
The hand of the diligent, shall hear rule, but, the indolent, shall come under tribute.
The plans of the diligent, tend only to abundance, but, of every one that is urgent, only to want.
Seest thou a man prompt in his business? before kings, shall he stand, he shall not stand before men who are obscure.
Diligence » Required by God in » Obeying him
Ye shall, keep, the commandments of Yahweh your God and his testimonies and his statutes which he hath commanded thee;
And it shall come to pass, if ye will hearken, unto my commandments, which, I am commanding you to-day, - to love Yahweh your God, and to serve him, with, all your heart, and with all your soul,
Diligence » Required by God in » Instructing children
and thou shalt impress them upon thy sons, and shalt speak of them, - when thou sittest in thy house and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down and when thou risest up;
and ye shall teach them unto your children by speaking of them, - when thou sittest in thy house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down and when thou risest up;
Diligence » Required by God in » Lawful business
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, with thy might, do, - for there is no work nor calculation nor knowledge nor wisdom, in hades, whither, thou, art going.
Diligence » Required by God in » Seeking him
But, apart from faith, it is impossible to be well-pleasing; for he that approacheth unto God - must needs have faith, that he is, and that, to them who seek him out, a rewarder he becometh.
Now, apply your heart and your soul, to seek unto Yahweh your God, - and then arise ye and build the sanctuary of Yahweh Elohim, that ye may bring the ark of the covenant of Yahweh, and the holy vessels of God, into the house which hath been built for the Name of Yahweh.
Diligence » God rewards
But, apart from faith, it is impossible to be well-pleasing; for he that approacheth unto God - must needs have faith, that he is, and that, to them who seek him out, a rewarder he becometh.
then saith he I will give the rain of your land in it season, the early rain and the latter rain; so shalt thou gather in thy corn, and thy new wine and thine oil;
Diligence » In temporal matters, leads to » Honor
The hand of the diligent, shall hear rule, but, the indolent, shall come under tribute.
Seest thou a man prompt in his business? before kings, shall he stand, he shall not stand before men who are obscure.
Diligence » In temporal matters, leads to » Prosperity
He becometh poor, who dealeth with a slack hand, but, the hand of the diligent, maketh rich.
The sluggard, desireth, but his soul hath, nothing. But, the soul of the diligent, shall be enriched.
Diligence » Required by God in » Teaching religion
Beloved! though I was using all diligence to be writing unto you concerning our common salvation, yet have I had necessity to write at once unto you, exhorting you to be earnestly contending for, the faith, once for all delivered unto the saints.
Proclaim the word, take thy position - in season, out of season, - convince, rebuke, encourage, - with all long-suffering and teaching.
Diligence » Christ, an example
And he said unto them - Why was it that ye were seeking me? Perceived ye not, that, in the courts of my Father, I must needs be?
And, very early by night arising, he went out and departedinto a desert place, and, there, was praying;
Diligence » In the service of God » Is not in vain
So, then, my beloved brethren, - become ye, steadfast, immovable, superabounding in the work of the Lord, at all times; knowing that, your toil, is not in vain in the Lord.
Diligence » Required by God in » Striving after perfection
Brethren! I, as to myself, reckon that I have, not yet, laid hold; one thing, however, - the things behind, forgetting, and, unto the things before, eagerly reaching out, With the goal in view, I press on for the prize of the upward calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Diligence » Exemplified » Paul
For ye remember, brethren, our toil and hardship: night and day, working, so as not to be a burden unto any of you, we proclaimed unto you the glad-message of God,
Diligence » Required by God in seeking him
But, apart from faith, it is impossible to be well-pleasing; for he that approacheth unto God - must needs have faith, that he is, and that, to them who seek him out, a rewarder he becometh.
Now, apply your heart and your soul, to seek unto Yahweh your God, - and then arise ye and build the sanctuary of Yahweh Elohim, that ye may bring the ark of the covenant of Yahweh, and the holy vessels of God, into the house which hath been built for the Name of Yahweh.
Diligence » Exemplified » hezekiah
And, in all the work which he began in the service of the house of God - and in the law - and in the commandment, to seek unto his God, with all his heart, he wrought, and prospered.
Diligence » Exemplified » Titus
Moreover we have set forward, with them, our brother whom we have proved, in many things, ofttimes, earnest, - but, now, much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which he hath towards you.
Diligence » Required by God in » Discharging official duties
and the judges shall make diligent inquisition, - and lo! if the witness be, a false witness and, falsely, have answered against his brother,
Diligence » Preserving "the faith" through teaching
Beloved! though I was using all diligence to be writing unto you concerning our common salvation, yet have I had necessity to write at once unto you, exhorting you to be earnestly contending for, the faith, once for all delivered unto the saints.
Proclaim the word, take thy position - in season, out of season, - convince, rebuke, encourage, - with all long-suffering and teaching.
Diligence » Lawful business
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, with thy might, do, - for there is no work nor calculation nor knowledge nor wisdom, in hades, whither, thou, art going.
Diligence » Saints should abound in
But, just as, in everything, ye superabound, - in faith, and discourse, and knowledge, and all earnestness, and in the love among you which proceedeth from us, in order that, in this favour also, ye would superabound.
Diligence » Jesus an example of
And he said unto them - Why was it that ye were seeking me? Perceived ye not, that, in the courts of my Father, I must needs be?
And, very early by night arising, he went out and departedinto a desert place, and, there, was praying;
Diligence » Required by God in » Keeping the soul
Only take thou heed to thyself and keep thy soul diligently, so that thou forget not the things which thine own eyes have seen, and so that they go not out of thy heart, all the days of thy life, - but thou shalt make them known unto thy sons and unto thy son's sons: -
Diligence » Required by God in » Labors of love
For, not unrighteous, is God, to be forgetful of your work and of the love which ye have shewn forth for his name, in that ye have ministered unto the saints, and are ministering, But we covet that, each one of you, be shewing forth the same diligence, unto the full assurance of the hope throughout: In order that, not slothful, ye may become, but imitators of them who, through faith and patience, were becoming heirs of the promises.
Diligence » Required in the service of God
We must needs be working the works of him that sent me, while it is, day: There cometh a night, when, no one, can work.
And, in doing that which is honourable, let us not be fainthearted; for, in due season, we shall reap, if we faint not.
Diligence » Honor
The hand of the diligent, shall hear rule, but, the indolent, shall come under tribute.
Seest thou a man prompt in his business? before kings, shall he stand, he shall not stand before men who are obscure.
Diligence » In temporal matters, leads to » Favor
He that diligently seeketh good, aimeth at favour, but, he that studieth mischief, it shall come on himself.
Diligence » Required by God in » Following every good work
In noble works, being well-attested; - if she hath nourished children, if she hath shewn hospitality, if, saints feet, she hath washed, if, them who were in tribulation, she hath succoured, if, in every good, work she hath followed on:
Diligence » Obeying him
Ye shall, keep, the commandments of Yahweh your God and his testimonies and his statutes which he hath commanded thee;
And it shall come to pass, if ye will hearken, unto my commandments, which, I am commanding you to-day, - to love Yahweh your God, and to serve him, with, all your heart, and with all your soul,
Diligence » Illustrated
Go to the ant, thou sluggard, observe her ways, and be wise; Which, having no harvest, scribe, or ruler, Prepareth, in the summer, her food, hath collected, in the harvest, her sustenance.
Diligence » In the service of God » Should be preserved in
And, in doing that which is honourable, let us not be fainthearted; for, in due season, we shall reap, if we faint not.
Diligence » Required by God in » Guarding against defilement
Using oversight - lest any one be falling behind from the favour of God, - lest any root of bitterness, springing up above, be causing trouble, and, through it, the many, be defiled:
Diligence » Required by God in » Keeping the heart
Above all that must be guarded, keep thou thy heart, for, out of it, are the issues of life.
Diligence » Exemplified » jacob
Thus have I been - By day, drought hath consumed me, And, frost, by, night, - So that my sleep fled away from mine eyes.
Diligence » Instructing children
and thou shalt impress them upon thy sons, and shalt speak of them, - when thou sittest in thy house and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down and when thou risest up;
and ye shall teach them unto your children by speaking of them, - when thou sittest in thy house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down and when thou risest up;
Diligence » Prosperity
He becometh poor, who dealeth with a slack hand, but, the hand of the diligent, maketh rich.
The sluggard, desireth, but his soul hath, nothing. But, the soul of the diligent, shall be enriched.
Diligence » In the service of God » Leads to assured hope
But we covet that, each one of you, be shewing forth the same diligence, unto the full assurance of the hope throughout:
Diligence » In the service of God » Preserves from evil
And he said: If thou, wilt indeed hearken, to the voice of Yahweh thy God, And the thing that is right in his eyes, thou wilt do, And so give ear to his commandments, And keep all his statutes, None of the sicknesses which I laid on the Egyptians, will I lay upon thee, For, I, am Yahweh, thy physician.
Diligence » Required by God in » Making our call, &c, sure
Wherefore, all the more, brethren, give diligence to be making, firm, your calling and election; for, these things, doing, in nowise shall ye stumble at any time,
Diligence » Required by God in » Seeking to be found spotless
Wherefore, beloved, these things, expecting - give diligence, unspotted and unblemished, by him, to be found, in peace;
Diligence » Exemplified » Psalmist
Diligence » Required by God in » Cultivating Christian graces
And, for this very reason also - adding, on your part, all diligence, supply, in your faith, excellence, and, in your excellence, knowledge,
Diligence » Required by God in » Hearkening to him
Wherefore should ye spend, Money, for that which is not bread? Or your labour, for that which, satisfieth not? Keep on hearkening unto me, And, so eat that which is good, And let your soul take exquisite delight in fatness:
Diligence » Striving after perfection
Brethren! I, as to myself, reckon that I have, not yet, laid hold; one thing, however, - the things behind, forgetting, and, unto the things before, eagerly reaching out, With the goal in view, I press on for the prize of the upward calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Diligence » Labors of love
For, not unrighteous, is God, to be forgetful of your work and of the love which ye have shewn forth for his name, in that ye have ministered unto the saints, and are ministering, But we covet that, each one of you, be shewing forth the same diligence, unto the full assurance of the hope throughout: In order that, not slothful, ye may become, but imitators of them who, through faith and patience, were becoming heirs of the promises.
Diligence » Required by God in » Self-examination
I remember my song in the night, - With my own heart, I commune, And my spirit, maketh search: -
Diligence » Exemplified » Apollos
The same, had been orally taught the way of the Lord, and, being fervent in his spirit, began speaking and teaching accurately, the things concerning Jesus, - properly knowing, only the immersion of John.
Diligence » Exemplified » Apostles
And, every day in the temple, and at home, they ceased not to be teaching, and telling the good news as to the Anointed Jesus.
Diligence » Exemplified » Ruth
So she gleaned in the field, until the evening, - and beat out that which she had gleaned, and there was about an ephah of barley.
Diligence » Figurative » hezekiah
And, in all the work which he began in the service of the house of God - and in the law - and in the commandment, to seek unto his God, with all his heart, he wrought, and prospered.
Diligence » Figurative » Psalmist
Diligence » Guarding against defilement
Using oversight - lest any one be falling behind from the favour of God, - lest any root of bitterness, springing up above, be causing trouble, and, through it, the many, be defiled:
Diligence » Is not in vain
So, then, my beloved brethren, - become ye, steadfast, immovable, superabounding in the work of the Lord, at all times; knowing that, your toil, is not in vain in the Lord.
Diligence » Figurative » Onesiphorus
But, happening to be in Rome, he diligently sought out and found me, -
Diligence » Figurative » Apollos
The same, had been orally taught the way of the Lord, and, being fervent in his spirit, began speaking and teaching accurately, the things concerning Jesus, - properly knowing, only the immersion of John.
Diligence » Figurative » Titus
Moreover we have set forward, with them, our brother whom we have proved, in many things, ofttimes, earnest, - but, now, much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which he hath towards you.
Diligence » In temporal matters leads to favor
He that diligently seeketh good, aimeth at favour, but, he that studieth mischief, it shall come on himself.
Diligence » Making our calling sure
Wherefore, all the more, brethren, give diligence to be making, firm, your calling and election; for, these things, doing, in nowise shall ye stumble at any time,
Diligence » Listening to him
Wherefore should ye spend, Money, for that which is not bread? Or your labour, for that which, satisfieth not? Keep on hearkening unto me, And, so eat that which is good, And let your soul take exquisite delight in fatness:
Diligence » Seeking to be found spotless
Wherefore, beloved, these things, expecting - give diligence, unspotted and unblemished, by him, to be found, in peace;
Diligence » Discharging official duties
and the judges shall make diligent inquisition, - and lo! if the witness be, a false witness and, falsely, have answered against his brother,
Diligence » Following every good work
But let, these also, be proved first, then, let them be ministering, being, unaccusable:
Diligence » Leads to assured hope
But we covet that, each one of you, be shewing forth the same diligence, unto the full assurance of the hope throughout:
Diligence » Preserves from evil
And he said: If thou, wilt indeed hearken, to the voice of Yahweh thy God, And the thing that is right in his eyes, thou wilt do, And so give ear to his commandments, And keep all his statutes, None of the sicknesses which I laid on the Egyptians, will I lay upon thee, For, I, am Yahweh, thy physician.
Diligence » Figurative
Go to the ant, thou sluggard, observe her ways, and be wise; Which, having no harvest, scribe, or ruler, Prepareth, in the summer, her food, hath collected, in the harvest, her sustenance.
Diligence » Figurative » Exemplified » Ruth
So she gleaned in the field, until the evening, - and beat out that which she had gleaned, and there was about an ephah of barley.
Diligence » Figurative » Apostles
And, every day in the temple, and at home, they ceased not to be teaching, and telling the good news as to the Anointed Jesus.
Diligence » Figurative » Paul
For ye remember, brethren, our toil and hardship: night and day, working, so as not to be a burden unto any of you, we proclaimed unto you the glad-message of God,
Diligence » Cultivating proper behaviors of a true Christian
And, for this very reason also - adding, on your part, all diligence, supply, in your faith, excellence, and, in your excellence, knowledge,
Diligence » Keeping the heart
Above all that must be guarded, keep thou thy heart, for, out of it, are the issues of life.
Diligence » Self-examination
I remember my song in the night, - With my own heart, I commune, And my spirit, maketh search: -
Diligence » Figurative » Nehemiah and his helpers
So we built the wall, and all the wall was finished unto the half thereof, - -and the people had a mind to work.
Diligence » Keeping the soul
Only take thou heed to thyself and keep thy soul diligently, so that thou forget not the things which thine own eyes have seen, and so that they go not out of thy heart, all the days of thy life, - but thou shalt make them known unto thy sons and unto thy son's sons: -
Nehemiah » Diligence
So I sent unto them messengers, saying, A great work, am, I, doing, and cannot come down, - wherefore should the work cease whilst I leave it, and come down unto you?
So, we, were working at the work, - one half of them, grasping the spears, from the uprisings of the dawn, until the coming out of the stars. Moreover, at that time, I said to the people, Let, every one with his young man, lodge for the night in the midst of Jerusalem, - so shall they serve us, in the night, as a watch, and, the day, for work. So neither I, nor my brethren, nor my young men, nor the men of the watch that followed me, none of us, put off our clothes, - every one went with his weapon to the water.
the Reward of saints » The prospect of, should lead to » Diligence
Virtues » Business » Diligence
Or he that exhorteth, in his exhorting, he that imparteth, let it be with liberality, he that taketh a lead, with diligence, he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
But we covet that, each one of you, be shewing forth the same diligence, unto the full assurance of the hope throughout:
He becometh poor, who dealeth with a slack hand, but, the hand of the diligent, maketh rich.
The sluggard, desireth, but his soul hath, nothing. But, the soul of the diligent, shall be enriched.
Wherefore, all the more, brethren, give diligence to be making, firm, your calling and election; for, these things, doing, in nowise shall ye stumble at any time,
Topics on Diligence
Diligence And Laziness Contrasted
Proverbs 10:4He becometh poor, who dealeth with a slack hand, but, the hand of the diligent, maketh rich.
Diligence, Examples Of
2 Chronicles 15:15And all Judah rejoiced over the oath, for, with all their heart, had they sworn, and, with all their good will, had they sought him, and he was found of them, - and Yahweh gave them rest round about.
Diligence, Objects Of
Deuteronomy 4:9Only take thou heed to thyself and keep thy soul diligently, so that thou forget not the things which thine own eyes have seen, and so that they go not out of thy heart, all the days of thy life, - but thou shalt make them known unto thy sons and unto thy son's sons: -
Diligence, Results Of
Proverbs 10:4He becometh poor, who dealeth with a slack hand, but, the hand of the diligent, maketh rich.
Diligence, Rewards Of
Proverbs 10:4He becometh poor, who dealeth with a slack hand, but, the hand of the diligent, maketh rich.
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