Ecclesiastes 4:5

New Century Version

Some say it is foolish to fold your hands and do nothing, because you will starve to death.

Cross References

Job 13:14

Why should I put myself in danger and take my life in my own hands?

Proverbs 11:17

Kind people do themselves a favor, but cruel people bring trouble on themselves.

Proverbs 12:27

The lazy catch no food to cook, but a hard worker will have great wealth.

Proverbs 13:4

The lazy will not get what they want, but those who work hard will.

Proverbs 20:4

Lazy farmers don’t plow when they should; they expect a harvest, but there is none.

Proverbs 6:9

How long will you lie there, you lazy person? When will you get up from sleeping?

Ecclesiastes 10:12

The words of the wise bring them praise, but the words of a fool will destroy them.

Isaiah 9:20

People will grab something on the right, but they will still be hungry. They will eat something on the left, but they will not be filled. Then they will each turn and eat their own children.