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Bible Quotes About Wasting Time

13 Scripture verses about wasting time from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Explore what the Bible says about wasting time. This collection of 15 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

13
Total Verses
7
Old Testament
6
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Wasting Time

  1. Psalms 90:12 — “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. apply: Heb. cause to come
  2. Proverbs 6:6 — “Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
  3. Proverbs 6:9 — “How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
  4. Proverbs 24:30 — “I went by the field of the slothful , and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
  5. Proverbs 26:14 — “As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
  6. Ecclesiastes 3:1 — “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
  7. 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.
  8. 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 . to give: or, to distribute
  9. Ephesians 5:15 — “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
  10. Ephesians 5:16 — “Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Old Testament Quotes About Wasting Time (7)

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. apply: Heb. cause to come
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
I went by the field of the slothful , and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
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.

New Testament Quotes About Wasting Time (6)

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 . to give: or, to distribute
See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily , as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
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. It: or, For it is

Frequently Asked Questions About Wasting Time in the Bible

What does the Bible say about wasting time?
The Bible contains 13 verses about wasting time, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding wasting time through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about wasting time?
There are 13 Bible verses about wasting time 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 wasting time?
While many verses address wasting time, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of wasting time you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about wasting time?
Wasting Time is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 13 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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