Quotes about Work
Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.
- Proverbs 18:9
Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.
- Proverbs 19:15
The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.
- Proverbs 19:24
The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.
- Proverbs 20:4
Do not love sleep, or you will grow poor; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of food.
- Proverbs 20:13
The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.
- Proverbs 21:25
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
- Proverbs 22:29
Complete your outdoor work and prepare your field; after that, you may build your house.
- Proverbs 24:27
A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest,
- Proverbs 24:33
As a door turns on its hinges, so the slacker turns on his bed.
- Proverbs 26:14
The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
- Proverbs 28:19
She stretches out her hands to the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
- Proverbs 31:19