Idle

Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; And the idle soul shall suffer hunger.

And withal they learn also to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

And I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness.

By slothfulness the roof sinketh in; and through idleness of the hands the house leaketh.

He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.

I went by the field of the sluggard, And by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; — read the full passage →

In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lipstendethonly to penury.

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; Consider her ways, and be wise: — read the full passage →

For we hear of some that walk among you disorderly, that work not at all, but are busybodies.

Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which they received of us. — read the full passage →

One of themselves, a prophet of their own, said, Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, idle gluttons.

Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise; — read the full passage →

Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which they received of us.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of menis tothe diligent.

And we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be longsuffering toward all.

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat. — read the full passage →

nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.

And the tongue is a fire: the world of iniquity among our members is the tongue, which defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the wheel of nature, and is set on fire by hell.

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; Therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing.

O Timothy, guard that which is committed unto thee, turning away from the profane babblings and oppositions of the knowledge which is falsely so called;

He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.

A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.

being filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malignity; whisperers,

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.

All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.

For no word from God shall be void of power.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a meddler in other men’s matters:

But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; Buthe that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

Behold, this was the iniquity of thy sister Sodom: pride, fulness of bread, and prosperous ease was in her and in her daughters; neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy.

Ye knowthis, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

To the pure all things are pure: but to them that are defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; but both their mind and their conscience are defiled.

Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them in the sight of the Lord, that they strive not about words, to no profit, to the subverting of them that hear. — read the full passage →

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy: — read the full passage →

But let your speech be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: and whatsoever is more than these is of the evil one.

A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall. — read the full passage →

How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? When wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? — read the full passage →

Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

For I am not ashamed of the gospel: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.

Masters, render unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. — read the full passage →

For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

The sluggard saith, There is a lion in the way; A lion is in the streets. — read the full passage →

Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; Open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.

He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;

Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have whereof to give to him that hath need.

Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

if my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise; — read the full passage →

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you.

Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt understand hereafter.

The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

Again therefore Jesus spake unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.

But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you,

And a second like unto it is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.

And he said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

And Jesus looking upon them said to them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

When therefore thou doest alms, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward.

Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under foot of men.

He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth Jehovah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with thy God?

And I will execute great vengeance upon them with wrathful rebukes; and they shall know that I am Jehovah, when I shall lay my vengeance upon them.

And she doted upon their paramours, whose flesh is as the flesh of asses, and whose issue is like the issue of horses.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

but they that wait for Jehovah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Strength and dignity are her clothing; And she laugheth at the time to come.

Open thy mouth, judge righteously, And minister justice to the poor and needy. — read the full passage →

Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it.

He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich. — read the full passage →

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; Consider her ways, and be wise:

Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life.

In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths.

Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:

This is the day which Jehovah hath made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.