Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
General references
Bible References
Laboureth
Proverbs 9:12 If you are wise, you are wise for your own benefit;
if you mock, you alone will bear the consequences.”
if you mock, you alone will bear the consequences.”
Proverbs 14:23 There is profit in all hard work,
but endless talk leads only to poverty.
but endless talk
Ecclesiastes 6:7 All man’s labor is for his stomach,
yet the appetite is never satisfied.
yet the appetite is never satisfied.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,
2 Thessalonians 3:8
we did not eat anyone’s food free of charge; instead, we labored and struggled, working night and day, so that we would not be a burden to any of you.
General references
Proverbs 9:12 If you are wise, you are wise for your own benefit;
if you mock, you alone will bear the consequences.”
if you mock, you alone will bear the consequences.”