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Proverbs 10:4
The one who is lazy becomes poor, but the one who works diligently becomes wealthy.
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Proverbs 13:4
The appetite of the sluggard craves but gets nothing, but the desire of the diligent will be abundantly satisfied.
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Proverbs 14:29
The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.
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Proverbs 27:23-27
Pay careful attention to the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds,for riches do not last forever, nor does a crown last from generation to generation.When the hay is removed and new grass appears, and the grass from the hills is gathered in,the lambs will be for your clothing, and the goats will be for the price of a field.And there will be enough goat’s milk for your food, for the food of your household, and for the sustenance of your servant girls.
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1 Thessalonians 4 11-1 Thessalonians 4 12
to aspire to lead a quiet life, to attend to your own business, and to work with your hands, as we commanded you.In this way you will live a decent life before outsiders and not be in need.
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Proverbs 28:22
The stingy person hastens after riches and does not know that poverty will overtake him.
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Ephesians 4:28
The one who steals must steal no longer; rather he must labor, doing good with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with the one who has need.
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Proverbs 20:21
An inheritance gained easily in the beginning will not be blessed in the end.