Ruth 2:7
She asked us, "Please allow me to glean what's left of the grain behind the harvesters.' So she came out and has continued working from dawn until now, except for a short time in a shelter."
Proverbs 13:4
The lazy person craves, yet receives nothing, but the desires of the diligent are satisfied.
Proverbs 15:33
The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom, and humility precedes honor.
Proverbs 18:23
The poor person pleads for mercy, but the wealthy man responds harshly.
Proverbs 22:29
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will work for kings, not unimportant people.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever the activity in which you engage, do it with all your ability, because there is no work, no planning, no learning, and no wisdom in the next world where you're going.
Matthew 5:3
"How blessed are those who are destitute in spirit, because the kingdom from heaven belongs to them!
Romans 12:11
Never be lazy in showing such devotion. Be on fire with the Spirit. Serve the Lord.
Galatians 6:9
Let's not get tired of doing what is good, for at the right time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Ephesians 5:21
and you will submit to one another out of reverence for the Messiah.
1 Peter 5:5-6
In a similar way, you young people must submit to the elders. All of you must clothe yourselves with humility for the sake of each other, because: "God opposes the arrogant, but gives grace to the humble."