14 Bible Verses about Busyness

Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:

But Martha was cumbered about with much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.

In the morning sow your seed, and in the evening withhold not your hand: for you know not which shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both alike shall be good.

And as your servant was busy here and there, he was gone. And the king of Israel said unto him, So shall your judgment be; you have decided it.

Surely every man walks in a vain show: surely they are in turmoil in vain: he heaps up riches, and knows not who shall gather them.

For a dream comes through much business; and a fool's voice is known by a multitude of words.

And that which fell among thorns are they, who, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to maturity.

And that you study to be quiet, and to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

For we hear that there are some who walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.

And he said unto them, How is it that you sought me? knew you not that I must be about my Father's business?

And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to work it and to keep it.

Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatsoever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Come unto me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.