Proverbs 12:27
27 The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, but diligence is man’s precious possession.
Proverbs 13:4
4 The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.
Proverbs 13:11
11 Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, but he who gathers by labor will increase.
Proverbs 14:23
23 In all labor there is profit, but idle chatter leads only to poverty.
Proverbs 15:19
19 The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, but the way of the upright is a highway.
Proverbs 16:26
26 The person who labors, labors for himself, For his hungry mouth drives him on.
Proverbs 18:9
9 He who is slothful in his work Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer.
Proverbs 19:15
15 Laziness casts one into a deep sleep, and an idle person will suffer hunger.
Proverbs 19:24
24 A lazy man buries his hand in the bowl, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
Proverbs 20:4
4 The lazy man will not plow because of winter; He will beg during harvest and have nothing.
Proverbs 20:13
13 Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with bread.
Proverbs 21:5
5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, but those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.
Proverbs 21:25-26
25 The desire of the lazy man kills him, For his hands refuse to labor. 26 He covets greedily all day long, but the righteous gives and does not spare.
Proverbs 22:13
13 The lazy man says, "There is a lion outside! I shall be slain in the streets!"
Proverbs 22:29
29 Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men.
Proverbs 23:21
21 For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe a man with rags.
Proverbs 24:27
27 Prepare your outside work, Make it fit for yourself in the field; and afterward build your house.
Proverbs 24:30-34
30 I went by the field of the lazy man, and by the vineyard of the man devoid of understanding; 31 and there it was, all overgrown with thorns; Its surface was covered with nettles; Its stone wall was broken down. 32 When I saw it, I considered it well; I looked on it and received instruction: 33 A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest; 34 So shall your poverty come like a prowler, and your need like an armed man.
Proverbs 25:28
28 Whoever has no rule over his own spirit Is like a city broken down, without walls.
Proverbs 26:13-16
13 The lazy man says, "There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion is in the streets!" 14 As a door turns on its hinges, So does the lazy man on his bed. 15 The lazy man buries his hand in the bowl; It wearies him to bring it back to his mouth. 16 The lazy man is wiser in his own eyes Than seven men who can answer sensibly.
Proverbs 27:23-27
23 Be diligent to know the state of your flocks, and attend to your herds; 24 For riches are not forever, Nor does a crown endure to all generations. 25 When the hay is removed, and the tender grass shows itself, and the herbs of the mountains are gathered in, 26 The lambs will provide your clothing, and the goats the price of a field; 27 You shall have enough goats’ milk for your food, For the food of your household, and the nourishment of your maidservants.
Proverbs 28:19
19 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!
Proverbs 31:10-27
10 Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. 12 She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. 13 She seeks wool and flax, and willingly works with her hands. 14 She is like the merchant ships, She brings her food from afar. 15 She also rises while it is yet night, and provides food for her household, and a portion for her maidservants. 16 She considers a field and buys it; From her profits she plants a vineyard.
17 She girds herself with strength, and strengthens her arms. 18 She perceives that her merchandise is good, and her lamp does not go out by night. 19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff, and her hand holds the spindle. 20 She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid of snow for her household, For all her household is clothed with scarlet. 22 She makes tapestry for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple. 23 Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land. 24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies sashes for the merchants. 25 Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come. 26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness. 27 She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. |
