Proverbs 16:26
The desire of the working man is working for him, for his need of food is driving him on.
Ecclesiastes 6:7
All the work of man is for his mouth, and still he has a desire for food.
Proverbs 9:12
If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; if your heart is full of pride, you only will have the pain of it.
Proverbs 14:23
In all hard work there is profit, but talk only makes a man poor.
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
And that you may take pride in being quiet and doing your business, working with your hands as we gave you orders;
2 Thessalonians 3:8-12
And we did not take food from any man for nothing, but were working hard night and day not to be a trouble to any of you: