Proverbs 10:4

10:4 The one who is lazy becomes poor,

but the one who works diligently becomes wealthy.

Proverbs 12:24

12:24 The diligent person will rule,

but the slothful will become a slave.

Proverbs 12:1

12:1 The one who loves discipline loves knowledge,

but the one who hates reproof is stupid.

Proverbs 11:28

11:28 The one who trusts in his riches will fall,

but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.

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.

Matthew 25:21

25:21 His master answered, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful in a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master.’

Matthew 25:23

25:23 His master answered, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful with a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master.’

Romans 12:11

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

Romans 12:2

12:2 Do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may test and approve what is the will of God – what is good and well-pleasing and perfect.

Romans 4:2

4:2 For if Abraham was declared righteous by the works of the law, he has something to boast about – but not before God.