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
You will eat your food by the sweat of your brow until you return to the ground. You came from the ground. For dust you are and to dust you will return.
Psalm 104:23
Man goes to his work and to his labor until evening.
Psalm 128:2
You will certainly eat what your own hands have provided. Blessings to you! May things go well for you!
Proverbs 13:11
Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished. He who gathers by labor will increase.
Proverbs 14:23
In all labor there is profit: but idle chatter leads only to destitution.
Proverbs 24:27
Prepare your outside work. Make it fit for yourself in the field. After that build your house.
Ecclesiastes 1:13
I devoted myself to study and explored wisdom concerning all that is done under the heavens. It is a grievous task God has given to the sons of men to be afflicted with.
Ecclesiastes 5:12
The sleep of the workingman is pleasant, whether he eats little or much. However the full stomach of the rich man does not allow him to sleep.
Ephesians 4:28
He that steals must steal no more. Let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have something to give to someone in need.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and mind your own business, and work with your hands, as we command you.
2 Thessalonians 3:10
While we were with you, we used to tell you: Whoever refuses to work is not allowed to eat.
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Psalm 104:23
Man goes to his work and to his labor until evening.