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
