Proverbs 14:23

There is profit in all hard work,
but endless talk leads only to poverty.

Proverbs 10:10

A sly wink of the eye causes grief,
and foolish lips will be destroyed.

Proverbs 12:24

The diligent hand will rule,
but laziness will lead to forced labor.

Proverbs 28:19

The one who works his land
will have plenty of food,
but whoever chases fantasies
will have his fill of poverty.

Ecclesiastes 5:3

For dreams result from much work and a fool’s voice from many words.

John 6:27

Don’t work for the food that perishes but for the food that lasts for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal of approval on Him.”

2 Thessalonians 3:10-12

In fact, when we were with you, this is what we commanded you: “If anyone isn’t willing to work, he should not eat.”

1 Timothy 5:13

At the same time, they also learn to be idle, going from house to house; they are not only idle, but are also gossips and busybodies, saying things they shouldn’t say.

Hebrews 6:10-11

For God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you showed for His name when you served the saints—and you continue to serve them.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Proverbs 14:23

In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

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General references

Ecclesiastes 3:9

Isaiah 19:15

Bible References

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The diligent hand will rule,
but laziness will lead to forced labor.

The one who works his land
will have plenty of food,
but whoever chases fantasies
will have his fill of poverty.

Don’t work for the food that perishes but for the food that lasts for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal of approval on Him.”

For God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you showed for His name when you served the saints—and you continue to serve them.

General references

What does the worker gain from his struggles?

No head or tail, palm or reed,
will be able to do anything for Egypt.