Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 13:4 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Proverbs 13:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 13 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.”
Proverbs 13:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 13:4
The soul of the sluggard desires and has nothing, but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. The slothful person wants without working; the diligent worker receives abundance. Desire without effort produces nothing; desire with diligence produces plenty. This verse refutes entitlement mentality, insisting that outcomes require effort. Wishing doesn't create reality; labor does. Diligence is rewarded; sloth is punished by want.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 13:4
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“but laziness ends in slave labor.”
“but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.”
“and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence”
“but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.”
“and apply your heart to understanding;”
“The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.”
“He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.”
“but for the food which remains to eternal life”
“watching daily at my gates”