Proverbs 10:4
“He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich”
2 Thessalonians 3:10
“For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat”
Proverbs 10:4
“He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich”
Proverbs 12:24
“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute”
Proverbs 20:4
“The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing”
Proverbs 18:9
“He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster”
James 4:17
“Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin”
Luke 9:59
“And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father”
John 9:4
“I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work”
Proverbs 18:9
“He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster”
James 1:17
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning”
Top50+Bible verses on laziness and procrastination
Ecclesiastes 11:4
“He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap”
Proverbs 12:25
“Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad”
1 Thessalonians 5:2
“For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night”
Ecclesiastes 9:10
“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”
Proverbs 28:19
“He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough”
Ecclesiastes 10:18
“By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through”
James 2:18
“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”
1 Timothy 5:8
“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”
Proverbs 12:24
“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute”
Proverbs 19:24
“A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again”
Proverbs 26:16
“The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason”
Proverbs 19:15
“Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger”
Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me”
Proverbs 20:13
“Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread”
Hebrews 13:5
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee”
Romans 12:11
“Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord”
Proverbs 31:13
“She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands”
2 Thessalonians 3:10
“For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat”
Hebrews 6:12
“That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises”
1 Corinthians 10:31
“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God”
Colossians 3:17
“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”
Titus 2:5
“To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed”
Proverbs 12:27
“The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious”
Proverbs 21:25
“The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour”
Luke 12:40
“Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not”
Exodus 22:29
“Thou shalt not delay to offer the first of thy ripe fruits, and of thy liquors: the firstborn of thy sons shalt thou give unto me”
Proverbs 27:23
“Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds”
2 Timothy 1:7
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind”
Proverbs 15:19
“The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain”
Proverbs 20:4
“The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing”
Proverbs 18:9
“He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster”
Matthew 25:26
“His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed”
James 1:22
“But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves”
Proverbs 10:4
“He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich”
Colossians 3:23
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men”
Genesis 2:15
“And the Lord God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it”
Proverbs 6:6
“Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise”
Hebrews 13:16
“But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased”
John 9:4
“I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work”
Proverbs 10:5
“He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame”
Proverbs 22:13
“The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets”
Ephesians 4:28
“Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth”
Proverbs 29:1
“He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy”
James 1:23
“For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass”
Proverbs 27:1
“Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth”
Jeremiah 48:10
“Cursed be he that doeth the work of the Lord deceitfully, and cursed be he that keepeth back his sword from blood”
Luke 1:37
“For with God nothing shall be impossible”
Proverbs 13:4
“The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat”
Proverbs 10:26
“As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him”
Hebrews 12:11
“Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby”
Proverbs 14:23
“In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury”
Proverbs 31:27
“She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness”
Matthew 25:26
“His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed”
James 4:17
“Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin”
Proverbs 31:19
“She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff”
100+Bible verses on laziness and procrastination
Proverbs 21:5
“The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want”
Genesis 2:15
“And the Lord God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it”
Colossians 3:17
“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”
Ecclesiastes 10:18
“By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through”
Galatians 5:22
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith”
1 Thessalonians 5:6
“Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober”
Revelation 1:1
“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”
Hebrews 6:12
“That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises”
Proverbs 19:15
“Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger”
Ephesians 4:26
“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath”
James 2:18
“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”
Proverbs 22:13
“The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets”
1 Timothy 5:8
“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”
James 4:17
“Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin”
Proverbs 6:6
“Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise”
Proverbs 18:9
“He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster”
1 Corinthians 10:31
“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God”
John 9:4
“I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work”
Proverbs 12:11
“He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding”
Proverbs 22:13
“The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets”
Proverbs 15:19
“The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain”
1 Thessalonians 4:11
“And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you”
Ephesians 2:10
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them”
Proverbs 26:13
“The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets”
Ephesians 4:28
“Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth”
James 1:22
“But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves”
2 Thessalonians 3:6
“Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us”
Colossians 3:23
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men”
Luke 16:10
“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”
1 Corinthians 14:40
“Let all things be done decently and in order”
Galatians 6:9
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not”
2 Corinthians 12:20
“For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults”
John 5:17
“But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work”
Colossians 4:5
“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time”
Proverbs 10:4
“He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich”
1 Thessalonians 2:13
“For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe”
1 Corinthians 14:40
“Let all things be done decently and in order”
Hosea 10:12
“Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the Lord , till he come and rain righteousness upon you”
Proverbs 13:4
“The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat”
Luke 12:35
“Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning”
Galatians 2:20
“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me”
Ecclesiastes 9:10
“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”
Proverbs 14:23
“In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury”
Proverbs 27:1
“Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth”
James 4:17
“Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin”
1 Thessalonians 5:3
“For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape”
Proverbs 12:24
“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute”
Exodus 5:17
“But he said, Ye are idle, ye are idle: therefore ye say, Let us go and do sacrifice to the Lord”
Colossians 3:24
“Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ”
Luke 12:40
“Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not”
2 Thessalonians 3:10
“For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat”
2 Timothy 2:15
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth”
Proverbs 19:24
“A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again”
2 Corinthians 6:2
“(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)”
Galatians 2:20
“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me”
Matthew 7:12
“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets”
Proverbs 20:4
“The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing”
Ecclesiastes 11:4
“He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap”
Luke 12:35
“Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning”
Proverbs 10:5
“He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame”
Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me”
Ephesians 5:16
“Redeeming the time, because the days are evil”
Proverbs 10:26
“As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him”
Proverbs 20:13
“Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread”
Proverbs 10:4
“He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich”
Revelation 1:1
“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”
James 4:14
“Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away”
Hebrews 13:16
“But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased”
Proverbs 12:25
“Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad”
Proverbs 22:29
“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men”
Proverbs 18:9
“He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster”
Luke 1:37
“For with God nothing shall be impossible”
Proverbs 21:25
“The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour”
Colossians 3:24
“Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ”
Judges 18:9
“And they said, Arise, that we may go up against them: for we have seen the land, and, behold, it is very good: and are ye still? be not slothful to go, and to enter to possess the land”
Colossians 4:5
“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time”
1 Corinthians 10:7
“Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play”
Matthew 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you”
Proverbs 26:15
“The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth”
Proverbs 20:4
“The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing”
Proverbs 12:27
“The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious”
Matthew 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you”
Proverbs 14:23
“In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury”
Deuteronomy 23:21
“When thou shalt vow a vow unto the Lord thy God, thou shalt not slack to pay it: for the Lord thy God will surely require it of thee; and it would be sin in thee”
Hebrews 12:11
“Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby”
Matthew 8:21
“And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father”
Acts 24:25
“And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee”
Proverbs 19:15
“Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger”
John 9:4
“I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work”
2 Timothy 4:2
“Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine”
Proverbs 21:17
“He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich”
Proverbs 15:19
“The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain”
1 Timothy 5:13
“And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not”
Ephesians 2:10
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them”
Galatians 6:9
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not”
Luke 16:10
“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”
Proverbs 12:24
“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute”
Ecclesiastes 9:10
“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”
Romans 12:11
“Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord”
Colossians 3:23
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men”
John 7:17
“If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself”
Proverbs 13:4
“The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat”
Revelation 2:2
“I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars”
Ezekiel 16:49
“Behold, this was the iniquity of thy sister Sodom, pride, fulness of bread, and abundance of idleness was in her and in her daughters, neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy”
1 Thessalonians 5:14
“Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men”
2 Timothy 2:15
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth”
2 Thessalonians 3:6
“Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us”
