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.
His work
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Bible References
His work
Genesis 3:19
By the sweat of your brow you will eat food until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; for you are dust, and to dust you will return."
Psalm 104:23
Men then go out to do their work, and labor away until evening.
Psalm 128:2
You will eat what you worked so hard to grow. You will be blessed and secure.
Proverbs 13:11
Wealth gained quickly will dwindle away, but the one who gathers it little by little will become rich.
Proverbs 14:23
In all hard work there is profit, but merely talking about it only brings poverty.
Proverbs 24:27
Establish your work outside and get your fields ready; afterward build your house.
Ecclesiastes 1:13
I decided to carefully and thoroughly examine all that has been accomplished on earth. I concluded: God has given people a burdensome task that keeps them occupied.
Ecclesiastes 5:12
The sleep of the laborer is pleasant -- whether he eats little or much -- but the wealth of the rich will not allow him to sleep.
Ephesians 4:28
The one who steals must steal no longer; rather he must labor, doing good with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with the one who has need.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
to aspire to lead a quiet life, to attend to your own business, and to work with your hands, as we commanded you.
2 Thessalonians 3:10
For even when we were with you, we used to give you this command: "If anyone is not willing to work, neither should he eat."
General references
Psalm 104:23
Men then go out to do their work, and labor away until evening.