Proverbs 12:24

12:24 The diligent person will rule,

but the slothful will become a slave.

Proverbs 12:27

12:27 The lazy person does not roast his prey,

but personal possessions are precious to the diligent.

Proverbs 13:4

13:4 The appetite of the sluggard craves but gets nothing,

but the desire of the diligent will be abundantly satisfied.

Proverbs 21:5

21:5 The plans of the diligent lead only to plenty,

but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.

Proverbs 13:24

13:24 The one who spares his rod hates his child,

but the one who loves his child is diligent in disciplining him.