The lazy person gets nothing while the diligent is richly supplied

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“The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.” (Prov. 13:4 ESV)

The slacker vs the diligent

“A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.” (Prov. 10:4 ESV)

“Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep, and an idle person will suffer hunger.” (Prov. 18:15 ESV)

“The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.” (Prov. 12:24 ESV)

A lazy person lacks sense and will end in poverty

“I passed by the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of a man lacking sense, and behold, it was all overgrown with thorns; the ground was covered with nettles, and its stone wall was broken down. Then I saw and considered it; I looked and received instruction. A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man.” (Prov. 24:30-34 ESV)

Therefore…

“Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of bread.” (Prov. 29:13 ESV)

“For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.” (2 Thess. 3:10 ESV)

Mike FrenchBible Promises