Proverbs 12:27
New Living Translation
27 Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch,
but the diligent make use of everything they find.
Proverbs 13:4
New Living Translation
4 Lazy people want much but get little,
but those who work hard will prosper.
Proverbs 26:15
New Living Translation
15 Lazy people take food in their hand
but don’t even lift it to their mouth.
Proverbs 15:16
New Living Translation
16 Better to have little, with fear for the Lord,
than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.
Psalm 37:16
New Living Translation
16 It is better to be godly and have little
than to be evil and rich.
Proverbs 23:2
New Living Translation
2 If you are a big eater,
put a knife to your throat;
Proverbs 16:8
New Living Translation
8 Better to have little, with godliness,
than to be rich and dishonest.
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