Ecclesiastes 10:18
By slouthfulnes the roofe of the house goeth to decaie, and by the ydlenesse of the handes the house droppeth through.
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- Prov 14:1 : 1 A wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish destroyeth it with her owne handes.
- Prov 20:4 : 4 The slouthfull will not plowe, because of winter: therefore shal he beg in sommer, but haue nothing.
- Prov 21:25 : 25 The desire of the slouthfull slayeth him: for his hands refuse to worke.
- Prov 23:21 : 21 For the drunkard and the glutton shall bee poore, and the sleeper shalbe clothed with ragges.
- Prov 24:30-34 : 30 I passed by the fielde of the slouthfull, and by the vineyarde of the man destitute of vnderstanding. 31 And lo, it was al growen ouer with thornes, and nettles had couered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken downe. 32 Then I behelde, and I considered it well: I looked vpon it, and receiued instruction. 33 Yet a litle sleepe, a litle slumber, a litle folding of the handes to sleepe. 34 So thy pouertie commeth as one that traueileth by the way, and thy necessitie like an armed man.
- Heb 6:11 : 11 And we desire that euery one of you shew the same diligence, to the full assurance of hope vnto the ende,
- 2 Pet 1:5-9 : 5 Therefore giue euen all diligence thereunto: ioyne moreouer vertue with your faith: and with vertue, knowledge: 6 And with knowledge, temperance: and with temperance, patience: and with patience, godlines: 7 And with godlines, brotherly kindnes: and with brotherly kindnes, loue. 8 For if these things be among you, and abound, they will make you that ye neither shalbe idle, nor vnfruitfull in the acknowledging of our Lord Iesus Christ: 9 For he that hath not these things, is blinde, and can not see farre off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his olde sinnes. 10 Wherefore, brethren, giue rather diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye doe these things, ye shall neuer fall.
- Prov 12:24 : 24 The hand of the diligent shall beare rule: but the idle shalbe vnder tribute.
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15 Slouthfulnes causeth to fall asleepe, and a deceitfull person shall be affamished.
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9 He also that is slouthfull in his worke, is euen the brother of him that is a great waster.
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4 A slouthfull hand maketh poore: but the hand of the diligent maketh riche.
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24 The hand of the diligent shall beare rule: but the idle shalbe vnder tribute.
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9 Howe long wilt thou sleepe, O sluggarde? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleepe?
10 Yet a litle sleepe, a litle slumber, a litle folding of the hands to sleepe.
11 Therefore thy pouertie commeth as one that trauaileth by the way, and thy necessitie like an armed man.
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33 Yet a litle sleepe, a litle slumber, a litle folding of the handes to sleepe.
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30 I passed by the fielde of the slouthfull, and by the vineyarde of the man destitute of vnderstanding.
31 And lo, it was al growen ouer with thornes, and nettles had couered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken downe.
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25 The desire of the slouthfull slayeth him: for his hands refuse to worke.
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13 The slouthfull man sayth, A lyon is in the way: a lyon is in the streetes.
14 As the doore turneth vpon his hinges, so doeth the slouthfull man vpon his bed.
15 The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and it grieueth him to put it againe to his mouth.
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3 Through wisdome is an house builded, and with vnderstanding it is established.
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19 The way of a slouthfull man is as an hedge of thornes: but the way of the righteous is plaine.
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27 The deceitfull man rosteth not, that hee tooke in hunting: but the riches of the diligent man are precious.
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13 Wo vnto him that buildeth his house by vnrighteousnesse, and his chambers without equitie: he vseth his neighbour without wages, and giueth him not for his worke.
14 He saith, I will build me a wide house and large chambers: so he will make him selfe large windowes, and feeling with cedar, and paint them with vermilion.
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15 The labour of the foolish doeth wearie him: for he knoweth not to goe into the citie.
16 Woe to thee, O lande, when thy King is a childe, and thy princes eate in the morning.
17 Blessed art thou, O land, when thy King is the sonne of nobles, and thy princes eate in time, for strength and not for drunkennesse.
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18 He buildeth his house as the moth, and as a lodge that the watchman maketh.
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24 The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not put it to his mouth againe.
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1 A wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish destroyeth it with her owne handes.
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4 The sluggard lusteth, but his soule hath nought: but the soule of the diligent shall haue plentie.
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11 The riches of vanitie shal diminish: but he that gathereth with the hand, shall increase them.
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21 For the drunkard and the glutton shall bee poore, and the sleeper shalbe clothed with ragges.
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26 As vineger is to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the slouthful to them that send him.
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4 The slouthfull will not plowe, because of winter: therefore shal he beg in sommer, but haue nothing.
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10 Least the stranger should be silled with thy strength, and thy labours bee in the house of a stranger,
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14 With the Kings & counselers of the earth, which haue buylded themselues desolate places:
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15 The riche mans goodes are his strong citie: but the feare of the needie is their pouertie.
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29 He that troubleth his owne house, shall inherite the winde, and the foole shalbe seruant to the wise in heart.
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13 The slouthfull man saith, A lyon is without, I shall be slaine in the streete.
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27 Prepare thy worke without, and make readie thy thinges in the fielde, and after, builde thine house.
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13 Loue not sleepe least thou come vnto pouertie: open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.
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6 The house of the righteous hath much treasure: but in the reuenues of the wicked is trouble.
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19 They prepare bread for laughter, and wine comforteth the liuing, but siluer answereth to all.
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23 Much foode is in the fielde of the poore: but the fielde is destroyed without discretion.
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23 In all labour there is abundance: but the talke of the lippes bringeth onely want.
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19 For he hath vndone many: he hath forsaken the poore, and hath spoyled houses which he builded not.
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5 For they regarde not the woorkes of the Lorde, nor the operation of his handes: therefore breake them downe, and builde them not vp.
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19 He that tilleth his land, shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, shall be filled with pouertie.
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15 He shall leane vpon his house, but it shall not stand: he shal holde him fast by it, yet shall it not endure.
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9 Ho, he that coueteth an euil couetousnesse to his house, that he may set his nest on hie, to escape from the power of euil.
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12 Lest when thou hast eaten and filled thy selfe, and hast built goodly houses & dwelt therein,
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27 She ouerseeth the wayes of her housholde, and eateth not the bread of ydlenes.