Proverbs 12:24-28

24The hand of the diligent will rule, But the negligent and lazy will be put to forced labor.

25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, But a good (encouraging) word makes it glad.

26The righteous man is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.

27The lazy man does not catch and roast his prey, But the precious possession of a [wise] man is diligence [because he recognizes opportunities and seizes them].

28In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death [but immortality—eternal life].