Lord’s Library editors answer the question “What does the Bible say about laziness?” with specific Bible references.
Have you ever asked yourself the question “What does the Bible say about laziness?” If you have, you’re definitely not alone! And since the Bible helps Christians form a foundational understanding of important topics, it’s imperative that one know how Scripture describes laziness in different contexts.
The Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines laziness as “The state or quality of being lazy; indisposition to action or exertion; indolence; sluggishness; heaviness in motion; habitual sloth.”
Lord’s Library editors thought it would be a helpful exercise to provide Biblical context. As a result, we compiled this short resource which captures all notable mentions of the word laziness, as well as its other forms. If you’ve been wondering what the King James Bible says about laziness, scroll on for additional detail.
Note: If you want to know what the Bible says about laziness and 206 other important topics (to be exact), our editors recommend Spencer Smith’s Doctrine Matters: Bible Topic Guidebook.
What Does the Bible Say About Laziness?
Proverbs 13:4
“The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.”
2 Thessalonians 3:10
“For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.”
Proverbs 10:4
“He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.”
Proverbs 18:9
“He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.”
Proverbs 20:13
“Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.”
Proverbs 19:15
“Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.”
Ecclesiastes 10:18
“By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.”
Proverbs 26:13
“The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.”
Proverbs 26:14
“As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.”
Proverbs 21:25
“The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.”
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