Proverbs 21:5

The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage,
But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty.

Proverbs 10:4

Poor is he who works with a negligent hand,
But the hand of the diligent makes rich.

Proverbs 28:22

A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth
And does not know that want will come upon him.

Proverbs 13:4

The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing,
But the soul of the diligent is made fat.

Proverbs 14:29

He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.

Proverbs 20:21

An inheritance gained hurriedly at the beginning
Will not be blessed in the end.

Proverbs 27:23-27

Know well the condition of your flocks,
And pay attention to your herds;

Ephesians 4:28

He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need.

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to your own business and work with your hands, just as we commanded you,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

Bible References

Thoughts

Proverbs 10:4
Poor is he who works with a negligent hand,
But the hand of the diligent makes rich.
Proverbs 13:4
The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing,
But the soul of the diligent is made fat.
Proverbs 27:23
Know well the condition of your flocks,
And pay attention to your herds;
Ephesians 4:28
He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to your own business and work with your hands, just as we commanded you,

Of every

Proverbs 14:29
He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.
Proverbs 20:21
An inheritance gained hurriedly at the beginning
Will not be blessed in the end.
Proverbs 28:22
A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth
And does not know that want will come upon him.