<P> Proverbs 12: 11 - He who works his land will have abundant food, but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment . </P> <P> Proverbs 12: 24 - Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in slave labor . </P> <P> Proverbs 13: 4 - The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied . </P> <P> Matthew 5: 3 - 4 - God blesses those who realize their need for him; and who mourn will be comforted . </P>

Where does it say in the bible god helps those who help themselves