TSK · Proverbs 10:4

Go to the ant, you sluggard; observe its ways and be wise!

One person is generous and yet grows more wealthy, but another withholds more than he should and comes to poverty.

The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent.

Laziness brings on a deep sleep, and the idle person will go hungry.

The sluggard will not plow during the planting season, so at harvest time he asks for grain but has nothing.

The plans of the diligent lead only to plenty, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.

Because of laziness the roof caves in, and because of idle hands the house leaks.

So then, dear brothers and sisters, be firm. Do not be moved! Always be outstanding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith excellence, to excellence, knowledge;