'Works' in the Bible

All the many nationsgoing out to battle against Ariel—all the attackers, the siege works against her,and those who oppress her—will then be like a dream, a vision in the night.

Woe to those who go to great lengthsto hide their plans from the Lord.They do their works in darkness,and say, “Who sees us? Who knows us?”

Look, all of them are a delusion;their works are nonexistent;their images are wind and emptiness.

The ironworker labors over the coals,shapes the idol with hammers,and works it with his strong arm.Also he grows hungry and his strength fails;he doesn’t drink water and is faint.

I will expose your righteousness,and your works—they will not profit you.

Their webs cannot become clothing,and they cannot cover themselves with their works.Their works are sinful works,and violent acts are in their hands.

“Knowing their works and their thoughts, I have come to gather all nations and languages; they will come and see My glory.