7 occurrences
'Diligent' in the Bible
He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men is to the diligent.
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty hasteth only to want.
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.
Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, And look well to thy herds: