Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. He who gathers crops in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son. Proverbs 10:45

"He who works his land will have abundant food, but the one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty" Proverbs 28:19 NIV

The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are never satisfied. Proverbs 13:4

For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: "If a man will not work, he shall not eat." We hear that some among you are idle. They are not busy; they are busy bodies. Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the bread they eat.              2 Thessalonians 3:10-12

Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11

Be sure you know the conditions of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds.  Proverbs 27:23

Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you will have food to spare. Proverbs 20:13

Take a lesson from the ants, you lazybones. Learn from their ways and be wise! Even though they have no prince, governor, or ruler to make them work, they labor hard all summer, gathering food for the winter. Proverbs 6:6-8 NLT

The plans of the deligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. Proverbs 21:5