Proverbs 17:18

17:18 The one who lacks wisdom strikes hands in pledge,

and puts up financial security for his neighbor.

Proverbs 18:9

18:9 The one who is slack in his work

is a brother to one who destroys.

Proverbs 22:26-27

22:26 Do not be one who strikes hands in pledge

or who puts up security for debts.

22:27 If you do not have enough to pay,

your bed will be taken right out from under you!

Proverbs 24:27

24:27 Establish your work outside and get your fields ready;

afterward build your house.

Proverbs 24:30-34

24:30 I passed by the field of a sluggard,

by the vineyard of one who lacks wisdom.

24:31 I saw that thorns had grown up all over it,

the ground was covered with weeds,

and its stone wall was broken down.

24:32 When I saw this, I gave careful consideration to it;

I received instruction from what I saw:

24:33 “A little sleep, a little slumber,

a little folding of the hands to relax,

24:34 and your poverty will come like a bandit,

and your need like an armed robber.”

Proverbs 27:23-27

27:23 Pay careful attention to the condition of your flocks,

give careful attention to your herds,

27:24 for riches do not last forever,

nor does a crown last from generation to generation.

27:25 When the hay is removed and new grass appears,

and the grass from the hills is gathered in,

27:26 the lambs will be for your clothing,

and the goats will be for the price of a field.

27:27 And there will be enough goat’s milk for your food,

for the food of your household,

and for the sustenance of your servant girls.

John 6:12

6:12 When they were all satisfied, Jesus said to his disciples, “Gather up the broken pieces that are left over, so that nothing is wasted.”

Romans 12:11

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

Ephesians 5:15

Live Wisely

5:15 Therefore be very careful how you live – not as unwise but as wise,

Colossians 4:5

4:5 Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities.