Bible Verses About Instruction: General references

Near the field of a slothful man I passed by, And near the vineyard of a man lacking heart.

And lo, it hath gone up--all of it--thorns! Covered its face have nettles, And its stone wall hath been broken down.

And I see--I--I do set my heart, I have seen--I have received instruction,

A little sleep--a little slumber--A little folding of the hands to lie down.

And thy poverty hath come as a traveller, And thy want as an armed man!