In Proverbs 19 and 20 are several proverbs about being lazy and preferring sleep to work. They encourage industriousness. There is no connection between work and poverty. As a matter of fact generosity toward the poor is strongly encouraged. It is even said that giving to the poor is like lending to the Lord, it will be repaid in full. There is a connection between gaining by deception or through quick and easy means as opposed to gaining by hard work. The lazy rely on the former and will lose their wealth, the wise will rely on the latter and will prosper.

1 Thessalonians 2 is a recollection of Paul’s ministry with the Thessalonians and his desire to be with them again.