- Chasing Get-Rich-Quick Schemes Lead to Poverty.
“A man with an evil eye hastens after riches, and does not consider that poverty will come upon him.” Proverbs 28:22 - Laziness Leads to Poverty.
“The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.” Proverbs 13:4 - Sex Outside of Marriage of Poverty.
“For by means of a harlot a man is reduced to a crust of bread; and an adulteress will prey upon his precious life.” Proverbs 6:26 - Seeking Pleasure Leads to Poverty.
“He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.” Proverbs 21:17 - Following Fantasies Leads to Poverty.
“He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!” Proverbs 28:19 - Sleeping a Lot Leads to Poverty.
“Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with bread.” Proverbs 20:13 - Gluttony and Drinking Lead to Poverty.
“For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe a man with rags.” Proverbs 23:21 - Hating Correction Leads to Poverty.
“Poverty and shame will come to him who disdains correction, but he who regards a rebuke will be honored.” Proverbs 13:18
