Proverbs 13:4
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 13
“The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.”Proverbs 13:4
What Does Proverbs 13:4 Mean?
Proverbs 13:4 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 13, verse 4 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 13:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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.”Romans 12:11“Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;”Proverbs 21:5“The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.”Proverbs 6:6“Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:”Philippians 2:12“Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.”Proverbs 12:24“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.”Proverbs 10:4“He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.”Proverbs 12:11“He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.”2 Peter 1:5“And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;”Proverbs 2:2“So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;”Joshua 18:3“And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, How long are ye slack to go to possess the land, which the LORD God of your fathers hath given you?”Proverbs 11:25“The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.”Proverbs 20:4“The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.”Proverbs 20:13“Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.”Proverbs 28:25“He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.”Proverbs 21:25“The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.”Proverbs 24:34“So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.”John 6:27“Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.”Hebrews 6:11“And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:”Proverbs 6:11“So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.”
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