Proverbs 13:4
The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.
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- Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
- Proverbs 12:11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
- 2 Peter 1:5–7 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.