Proverbs 21:5
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5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance,
but everyone who is hasty comes only to want.(A)
Proverbs 21:5
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5 The plans of the diligent lead to profit(A)
as surely as haste leads to poverty.
Proverbs 10:4
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4 A slack hand causes poverty,
but the hand of the diligent makes rich.(A)
Proverbs 10:4
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Proverbs 13:4
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4 The appetite of the lazy craves and gets nothing,
while the appetite of the diligent is richly supplied.(A)
Proverbs 13:4
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4 A sluggard’s appetite is never filled,(A)
but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
Ephesians 4:28
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28 Those who steal must give up stealing; rather, let them labor, doing good work with their own hands, so as to have something to share with the needy.
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Ephesians 4:28
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28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work,(A) doing something useful with their own hands,(B) that they may have something to share with those in need.(C)
Proverbs 14:29
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29 Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding,
but one who has a hasty temper exalts folly.(A)
Proverbs 14:29
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1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
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11 to aspire to live quietly, to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we directed you,(A) 12 so that you may behave properly toward outsiders and be dependent on no one.(B)
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1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
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11 and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands,(A) just as we told you, 12 so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders(B) and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.
Proverbs 28:22
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22 The miser is in a hurry to get rich
and does not know that loss is sure to come.
Proverbs 28:22
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22 The stingy are eager to get rich
and are unaware that poverty awaits them.(A)
Proverbs 27:23-27
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23 Know well the condition of your flocks,
and give attention to your herds,
24 for riches do not last forever,
nor a crown for all generations.(A)
25 When the grass is gone, and new growth appears,
and the herbage of the mountains is gathered,(B)
26 the lambs will provide your clothing,
and the goats the price of a field;
27 there will be enough goats’ milk for your food,
for the food of your household
and nourishment for your female servants.
Proverbs 27:23-27
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23 Be sure you know the condition of your flocks,(A)
give careful attention to your herds;
24 for riches do not endure forever,(B)
and a crown is not secure for all generations.
25 When the hay is removed and new growth appears
and the grass from the hills is gathered in,
26 the lambs will provide you with clothing,
and the goats with the price of a field.
27 You will have plenty of goats’ milk to feed your family
and to nourish your female servants.
Proverbs 20:21
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21 An estate quickly acquired in the beginning
will not be blessed in the end.(A)
Proverbs 20:21
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21 An inheritance claimed too soon
will not be blessed at the end.
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