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Proverbs 13:4 The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.
Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
2 Thessalonians 3:10 For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.”
Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men,
Proverbs 15:19 The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
Ecclesiastes 10:18 Through laziness the roof caves in, and in the hands of the idle, the house leaks.
Romans 12:11 Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
Proverbs 21:25, 26 The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work. / All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.
Proverbs 19:15 Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.
Matthew 25:26 ‘You wicked, lazy servant!’ replied his master. ‘You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed.