Proverbs 6:11

Contemporary English Version 1995

Suddenly, everything is gone, as though it had been taken by an armed robber.

Cross References

Proverbs 13:4

No matter how much you want, laziness won't help a bit, but hard work will reward you with more than enough.

Proverbs 24:34

Suddenly poverty hits you and everything is gone!

Proverbs 20:4

If you are too lazy to plow, don't expect a harvest.

Proverbs 10:4

Laziness leads to poverty; hard work makes you rich.

Proverbs 23:21

It will make you feel drowsy, and you will end up poor with only rags to wear.

Proverbs 19:15

If you are lazy and sleep your time away, you will starve.

Proverbs 20:13

If you sleep all the time, you will starve; if you get up and work, you will have enough food.

Proverbs 24:33

Sleep a little. Doze a little. Fold your hands and twiddle your thumbs.

Ecclesiastes 4:5

Fools will fold their hands and starve to death.