Quotes about Responsibility
Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.
— Proverbs 18:9
A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.
— Proverbs 19:3
Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.
— Proverbs 19:15
He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.
— Proverbs 19:16
Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.
— Proverbs 19:18
A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.
— Proverbs 19:19
The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.
— Proverbs 19:24
He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
— Proverbs 19:26
The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.
— Proverbs 20:4
Do not love sleep, or you will grow poor; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of food.
— Proverbs 20:13
Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.
— Proverbs 20:16
Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer.
— Proverbs 21:13