Sloth

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.

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

• Rising

I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down. Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction. Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: read more So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man. show less

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.

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;

And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.

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:

• Horse

The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.

He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:

• Heart
• Slander

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.