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Bible Quotes About Sloth

15 Scripture verses about sloth from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

What does the Bible say about sloth? Browse 16 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

15
Total Verses
12
Old Testament
3
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Sloth

  1. Proverbs 6:6 — “Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
  2. Proverbs 10:4 — “He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
  3. Proverbs 12:24 — “The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. slothful: or, deceitful
  4. Proverbs 13:4 — “The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
  5. Proverbs 15:19 — “The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. is made: Heb. is raised up as a causey
  6. Proverbs 18:9 — “He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
  7. Proverbs 19:15 — “Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
  8. Proverbs 20:4 — “The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing. cold: or, winter
  9. Proverbs 20:13 — “Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.
  10. Proverbs 21:25 — “The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

Old Testament Quotes About Sloth (12)

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. slothful: or, deceitful
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. is made: Heb. is raised up as a causey
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing. cold: or, winter
Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
I went by the field of the slothful , and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.

New Testament Quotes About Sloth (3)

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:
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily , as to the Lord, and not unto men;

Frequently Asked Questions About Sloth in the Bible

What does the Bible say about sloth?
The Bible contains 15 verses about sloth, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding sloth through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about sloth?
There are 15 Bible verses about sloth in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about sloth?
While many verses address sloth, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of sloth you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about sloth?
Sloth is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 15 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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