Sluggard

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

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

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

He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

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

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

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

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

He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

And the Lord God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.

The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. — read the full passage →

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; — read the full passage →

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: — read the full passage →

Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. — read the full passage →

The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. — read the full passage →

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren; — read the full passage →

The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.

Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:

The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.

The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.

The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. — read the full passage →

A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. — read the full passage →

A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

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

He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. — read the full passage →

A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. — read the full passage →

Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.

Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.

Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.

For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.

Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.

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

In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. — read the full passage →

For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. — read the full passage →

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. — read the full passage →

I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. — read the full passage →

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. — read the full passage →

There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: — read the full passage →

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? — read the full passage →

And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.

Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts. — read the full passage →

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee. — read the full passage →

My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding: — read the full passage →

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. — read the full passage →

But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.

That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. — read the full passage →

Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: — read the full passage →

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

Judge not, that ye be not judged. — read the full passage →

He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: — read the full passage →

Let brotherly love continue. — read the full passage →

Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: — read the full passage →

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. — read the full passage →

Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. — read the full passage →

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: — read the full passage →

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. — read the full passage →

For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: — read the full passage →

Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; — read the full passage →

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. — read the full passage →

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.