11 Bible Verses about Wasting Time

redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Because of this do not become foolish, but understanding what is the will of the Lord.

The door turns upon its hinges, so does the sluggard upon his bed.

And all things, anything whatever ye may do, work from soul as to the Lord and not to men,

How long will thou sleep, O sluggard? When will thou arise out of thy sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep, so thy poverty shall come as a robber, and thy want as an armed man.

For everything there is a season, and a time for very purpose under heaven:

Go to the ant, thou sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise. Which, having no chief, overseer, or ruler, provides her bread in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest.

So teach us to number our days, that we may get us a heart of wisdom.

Walk in wisdom toward those outside, redeeming the time, your speech always with grace seasoned with salt, to know how it is fitting for you to answer each one.

Let the man who steals steal no more, but rather let him labor, working with his hands the good, so that he may have to give to him who has need.

For enough time of life has past for you to accomplish the will of the Gentiles, having gone in debaucheries, lusts, excesses of wine, revelings, drinking parties, and lawless idolatries.

men who know not of the morrow. For what is your life? For it will be a vapor that appears for a little while, and then also vanishes away--