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Proverbs 10:4
Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring riches.
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Proverbs 13:4
The slacker craves, yet has nothing, but the diligent is fully satisfied.
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Proverbs 14:29
A patient person shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.
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Proverbs 27:23-27
Know well the condition of your flock, and pay attention to your herds,for wealth is not forever; not even a crown lasts for all time.When hay is removed and new growth appears and the grain from the hills is gathered in,lambs will provide your clothing, and goats, the price of a field;there will be enough goat’s milk for your food— food for your household and nourishment for your female servants.
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1 Thessalonians 4 11-1 Thessalonians 4 12
to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,so that you may behave properly in the presence of outsiders and not be dependent on anyone.
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Proverbs 28:22
A greedy one is in a hurry for wealth; he doesn’t know that poverty will come to him.
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Ephesians 4:28
Let the thief no longer steal. Instead, he is to do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share with anyone in need.
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Proverbs 20:21
An inheritance gained prematurely will not be blessed ultimately.