Ecclesiastes 4:5

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Some people say, “It is foolish to fold your hands and do nothing. If you don’t work, you will starve to death.”

Cross References

Isaiah 9:20

People looked to the right and grabbed whatever they could, but they were still hungry. They grabbed whatever was on their left, but still they were not satisfied. So they turned on themselves and began to eat the bodies of their own children.

Proverbs 20:4

Some people are too lazy to plant seeds. So at harvest time, they look for food and find nothing.

Proverbs 13:4

Lazy people always want things but never get them. Those who work hard get plenty.

Job 13:14

I will put myself in danger and take my life in my own hands.

Proverbs 12:27

Lazy people don’t get what they want, but riches come to those who work hard.

Proverbs 11:17

People who are kind will be rewarded for their kindness, but cruel people will be rewarded with trouble.

Ecclesiastes 10:12

Words from the wise bring praise, but words from a fool bring destruction.

Proverbs 6:9

You lazy people, how long are you going to lie there? When will you get up?