Bible Verses About Slothfulness
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for slothfulness, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 2,450 votes, led by Proverbs 19:15. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Slothfulness
Proverbs 19:15137 votes
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
Proverbs 12:24111 votes
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
2 Thessalonians 3:10104 votes
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
Proverbs 13:4101 votes
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
Proverbs 20:4100 votes
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.
Proverbs 6:697 votes
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
Proverbs 24:30-3488 votes
I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
Colossians 3:2386 votes
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Ecclesiastes 10:1874 votes
By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.
Proverbs 19:2470 votes
A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
Proverbs 21:2569 votes
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
Romans 12:1167 votes
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Proverbs 10:465 votes
He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Proverbs 18:961 votes
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
Proverbs 22:1360 votes
The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.
Proverbs 15:1959 votes
The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
Hebrews 6:1258 votes
That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Proverbs 26:13-1656 votes
The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
1 Timothy 5:849 votes
But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
Proverbs 12:2746 votes
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
Proverbs 10:2645 votes
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
Matthew 25:2645 votes
His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
Romans 12:10-1142 votes
Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
Colossians 3:1742 votes
And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Proverbs 20:1336 votes
Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.
What does the Bible say about slothfulness?
Readers most often cite Proverbs 19:15 on the subject of slothfulness. Across 2,450 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including Proverbs 12:24, 2 Thessalonians 3:10, Proverbs 13:4. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.