Proverbs 14:23

In all hard work there is profit, but merely talking about it only brings poverty.

Proverbs 10:10

The one who winks his eye causes trouble, and the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

Proverbs 12:24

The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will become a slave.

Proverbs 28:19

The one who works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases daydreams will have his fill of poverty.

Ecclesiastes 5:3

Just as dreams come when there are many cares, so the rash vow of a fool occurs when there are many words.

John 6:27

Do not work for the food that disappears, but for the food that remains to eternal life -- the food which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has put his seal of approval on him."

2 Thessalonians 3:10-12

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."

1 Timothy 5:13

And besides that, going around from house to house they learn to be lazy, and they are not only lazy, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things they should not.

Hebrews 6:10-11

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love you have demonstrated for his name, in having served and continuing to serve the saints.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

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Proverbs 12:24
The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will become a slave.
Proverbs 28:19
The one who works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases daydreams will have his fill of poverty.
John 6:27
Do not work for the food that disappears, but for the food that remains to eternal life -- the food which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has put his seal of approval on him."
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love you have demonstrated for his name, in having served and continuing to serve the saints.

General references

Ecclesiastes 3:9
What benefit can a worker gain from his toil?
Isaiah 19:15
Egypt will not be able to do a thing, head or tail, shoots and stalk.

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