Hebrews 5:11. Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing.
Hebrews 6:12. That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Proverbs 22:29. Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
Sirach 4:29. For by the tongue wisdom is discerned: and understanding, and knowledge, and learning by the word of the wise, and steadfastness in the works of justice.
Sirach 11:12. Again, there is an inactive man that wanteth help, is very weak in ability, and full of poverty:
