Proverbs 13:4
KJVThe soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
WEBThe soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
Bible Verses About Diligence
12 Bible verses about diligence, quoted word for word from the King James Version (KJV) and the World English Bible (WEB). Both translations are in the public domain. Tap a chapter link to read each verse in its full context.
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Proverbs 10:4
KJVHe becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
WEBHe becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.
Galatians 6:9
KJVAnd let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
WEBLet’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season if we don’t give up.
Proverbs 12:24
KJVThe hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
WEBThe hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
1 Corinthians 15:58
KJVTherefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
WEBTherefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
Proverbs 22:29
KJVSeest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
WEBDo you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won’t serve obscure men.
2 Peter 1:10
KJVWherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
WEBTherefore, brothers, be more diligent to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never stumble.
2 Peter 3:14
KJVWherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
WEBTherefore, beloved, seeing that you look for these things, be diligent to be found in peace, without defect and blameless in his sight.
2 Timothy 2:15
KJVStudy to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
WEBGive diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
KJVWhatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
WEBWhatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor plan, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, where you are going.
Proverbs 11:27
KJVHe that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
WEBHe who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
Colossians 3:23
KJVAnd what soever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
WEBAnd whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,
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