Nehemiah 6:3

I sent men to them saying: I am doing a great work, so that it is not possible for me to come. Should the work to be stopped while I go away from it and come to you?

Proverbs 14:15

The simple believes every word, but the prudent man gives thought to his steps.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, where you are going.

Matthew 10:16

I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves. Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

Luke 14:30

You started and could not finish,' they will say.

John 9:4

We must work the works of him that sent me while it is day. When the night comes no man can work.

1 Timothy 4:15-16

Be diligent and think about these things. Give yourself wholly to them. That way your progress may be apparent to all.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?

Bible References

And i sent

Proverbs 14:15
The simple believes every word, but the prudent man gives thought to his steps.
Matthew 10:16
I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves. Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

I am doing

Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, where you are going.
Luke 14:30
You started and could not finish,' they will say.
John 9:4
We must work the works of him that sent me while it is day. When the night comes no man can work.
1 Timothy 4:15
Be diligent and think about these things. Give yourself wholly to them. That way your progress may be apparent to all.