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Bible Verses About Procrastination
These KJV Bible verses speak to procrastination. Find Scripture that meets you where you are.
What does the Bible say about procrastination?
The Bible addresses procrastination with deep compassion and clarity. From the Psalms to the words of Jesus, Scripture meets you in this exact feeling and offers comfort, strength, and direction. Here are the most powerful verses — each chosen because they speak directly to what you're going through.
Most Powerful Verses
Leviticus 25:32
“Notwithstanding the cities of the Levites, and the houses of the cities of their possession, may the Levites redeem at any time.”
— King James Version
Ruth 4:7
“Now this was the manner in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning changing, for to confirm all things; a man plucked off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbour: and this was a testimony in Israel.”
— King James Version
Proverbs 12:24
“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.”
— King James Version
Proverbs 12:27
“The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.”
— King James Version
Proverbs 13:24
“He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.”
— King James Version
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Isaiah 60:22
“A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the LORD will hasten it in his time.”
Matthew 2:7
“Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.”
Matthew 2:16
“Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and...”
2 Corinthians 8:22
“And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you.”
Ephesians 5:16
“Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”
Colossians 4:5
“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.”
Genesis 4:3
“And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD.”
Genesis 8:22
“While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.”
Genesis 17:21
“But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, which Sarah shall bear unto thee at this set time in the next year.”
Genesis 18:6
“And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth.”
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