Idle

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• Proverbs 19:15

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

• 1 Timothy 5:13

  And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

• Matthew 12:36

  But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

• Proverbs 31:27

  She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

• Ecclesiastes 10:18

  By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.

• Proverbs 18:9

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

• Proverbs 12:24

  The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

• Proverbs 24:30–34

  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. …

• Proverbs 14:23

  In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

• Proverbs 6:6–11

  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. …

• 2 Thessalonians 3:11

  For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.

• 2 Thessalonians 3:6–12

  Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us. For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you: …

• Titus 1:12

  One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.

• Ephesians 5:15–16

  See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

• 2 Thessalonians 3:6

  Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.

• Revelation 1:1

  The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

• Proverbs 12:27

  The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

• 1 Thessalonians 5:14

  Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

• 2 Thessalonians 3:10–12

  For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

• Ephesians 5:4

  Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.

• Proverbs 20:4

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

• James 3:6

  And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.

• Proverbs 20:19

  He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

• 1 Timothy 6:20

  O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:

• Proverbs 16:28

  A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

• Ephesians 4:29

  Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

• Romans 1:29

  Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,

• 2 Thessalonians 3:10

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

• John 3:16

  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

• Proverbs 12:11

  He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

• Philippians 4:8

  Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

• Matthew 7:12

  Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

• Luke 1:37

  For with God nothing shall be impossible.

• John 1:1

  In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

• 1 Timothy 5:8

  But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

• Proverbs 10:5

  He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

• 1 Peter 4:15

  But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.

• Colossians 1:1–29

  Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, …

• Proverbs 15:28

  The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

• Ezekiel 16:49

  Behold, this was the iniquity of thy sister Sodom, pride, fulness of bread, and abundance of idleness was in her and in her daughters, neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy.