Character & Virtues

Bible Verses About sloth

16 key scriptures

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

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TranslationKey Verse: Proverbs 13:4
King James (KJV)The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

16 Key Scriptures

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. slothful: or, deceitful
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily , as to the Lord, and not unto men;
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
By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.
I went by the field of the slothful , and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
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:
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing. cold: or, winter
He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:

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