Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
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Bible References
Laboureth
Proverbs 9:12
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself; but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
Proverbs 14:23
In all labour there is fruit, but to talk and not do, brings poverty.
Ecclesiastes 6:7
All the labour of man is for his mouth, and with all this the appetite is not filled.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
and that ye procure to be quiet and to do your business and to work with your hands, as we commanded you,
2 Thessalonians 3:8
neither did we eat any man's bread for nought, but working with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you,
General references
Proverbs 9:12
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself; but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.