Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And, behold, there came an old man from his work out of the field at even, which was also of mount Ephraim; and he sojourned in Gibeah: but the men of the place were Benjamites.

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Bible References

His work

Genesis 3:19
You will eat food by the sweat of your brow until you're buried in the ground, because you were taken from it. You're made from dust and you'll return to dust."
Psalm 104:23
People go out to their work and labor until evening.
Psalm 128:2
You will eat from the work of your hands; you will be happy, and it will go well for you.
Proverbs 13:11
Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but whoever works diligently increases his prosperity.
Proverbs 14:23
In hard work there is always profit, but too much chattering leads to poverty.
Proverbs 24:27
First do your outside work, preparing your land for yourself. After that, build your house.
Ecclesiastes 1:13
I dedicated myself to using wisdom for study and discovery of everything that is done under heaven. God uses terrible things so human beings will struggle with life.
Ecclesiastes 5:12
Sweet is the sleep of a working man, whether he eats a little or a lot, but the excess wealth of the rich will not allow him to rest.
Ephesians 4:28
The thief must no longer steal but must work hard and do what is good with his own hands, so that he might earn something to give to the needy.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
Also, make it your goal to live quietly, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you,
2 Thessalonians 3:10
While we were with you, we gave this order: "If anyone doesn't want to work, he shouldn't eat."

General references

Psalm 104:23
People go out to their work and labor until evening.

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