Sloth drains the spirit and weakens resolve. The Bible teaches that diligence leads to fulfillment and purpose. By embracing hard work, you align with God’s plan for your life. Each effort you make builds strength and character.
Below is our full list of bible verses on sloth (King James Version – KJV) provided in ranked order.
Most Popular Bible Verses About Sloth
Proverbs 13:4
“4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.”
Related Themes: Business Laziness Idleness Money Procrastination
Proverbs 12:24
“24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.”
Related Themes: Idleness Procrastination Laziness Diligence Money
2 Thessalonians 3:10
“10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.”
Related Themes: Idleness Laziness Idleness Work Homelessness
Colossians 3:23
“23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”
Related Themes: Creativity Business Attitude Laziness Money
Proverbs 15:19
“19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.”
Related Themes: Idleness Laziness Procrastination
Ecclesiastes 10:18
“18 By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.”
Proverbs 24:30-34
“30 I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;31 And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.32 Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.33 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:34 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.”
Romans 12:11
“11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;”
Related Themes: Fidelity Idleness Giving Up Business Laziness
Proverbs 21:25-26
“25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.”
Proverbs 19:15
“15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.”
Related Themes: Idleness Laziness Homelessness Boredom
Matthew 25:26
“26 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:”
Related Themes: Laziness Idleness Prosperity Abundance Reaping
Proverbs 18:9
“9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.”
Related Themes: Idleness Business Laziness Work Procrastination
Proverbs 21:25
“25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.”
Proverbs 20:4
“4 The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.”
Related Themes: Idleness Laziness Procrastination Business
Proverbs 22:13
“13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.”
Related Themes: Idleness Procrastination
Proverbs 6:6-8
“6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,8 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.”
Proverbs 10:4
“4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.”
Proverbs 6:6
“6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:”
Proverbs 20:13
“13 Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.”
Related Themes: Idleness Laziness Homelessness Poverty Discipline
Proverbs 6:9
“9 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?”
Philippians 4:13
“13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Related Themes: Strength Omnipotence Self Confidence Life Greatness
Proverbs 26:16
“16 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.”
Proverbs 12:27
“27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.”
Isaiah 56:10
“10 His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber.”
Proverbs 19:24
“24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.”
Related Themes: Idleness
2 Thessalonians 3:11
“11 For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.”
Related Themes: Gossip Idleness Laziness Busybodies Personal Responsibility
1 Timothy 5:13
“13 And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.”
Related Themes: Gossip Idleness Busybodies Letting Go
Proverbs 24:34
“34 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.”
Related Themes: Idleness
Hebrews 6:12
“12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.”
Proverbs 10:26
“26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.”
