What Does the Bible Say About Diligence?

1. #1Proverbs 13:4

   The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

   BSBThe slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.

2. #2Proverbs 10:4

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

   BSBIdle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.

3. #3Galatians 6:9

   And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

   BSBLet us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

4. #4Proverbs 12:24

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

   BSBThe hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

5. #51 Corinthians 15:58

   Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

   BSBTherefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

6. #6Proverbs 22:29

   Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.

   BSBDo you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.

7. #72 Peter 1:10

   Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

   BSBTherefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,

8. #82 Peter 3:14

   Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

   BSBTherefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.

9. #92 Timothy 2:15

   Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

   BSBMake every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

10. #10Ecclesiastes 9:10

    Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

    BSBWhatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.

11. #11Proverbs 11:27

    He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

    BSBHe who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.

12. #12Colossians 3:23

    And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

    BSBWhatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men,

13. #13Proverbs 6:6-8

    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.

    BSBWalk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise. Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler, it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food at harvest.

14. #14James 1:12

    Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

    BSBBlessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

15. #15Proverbs 21:5

    The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

    BSBThe plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty.

16. #16Exodus 15:26

    And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the Lord that healeth thee.

    BSBsaying, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His eyes, and pay attention to His commands, and keep all His statutes, then I will not bring on you any of the diseases I inflicted on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals you.”

17. #17Philippians 3:14

    I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

    BSBI press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.

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