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 22:29

22:29 Do you see a person skilled in his work?

He will take his position before kings;

he will not take his position before obscure people.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

9:10 Whatever you find to do with your hands,

do it with all your might,

because there is neither work nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom in the grave,

the place where you will eventually go.

Romans 12:11

12:11 Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord.

Galatians 6:9

6:9 So we must not grow weary in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not give up.