'Works' in the Bible

Then Moses said, "This is how you will know that the Lord has sent me to do all these works, for I have not done them of my own will.

"O, Lord God, you have begun to show me your greatness and strength. (What god in heaven or earth can rival your works and mighty deeds?)

However, you may chop down any tree you know is not suitable for food, and you may use it to build siege works against the city that is making war with you until that city falls.

May his blood whirl over the head of Joab and the entire house of his father! May the males of Joab's house never cease to have someone with a running sore or a skin disease or one who works at the spindle or one who falls by the sword or one who lacks food!"

He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a craftsman in bronze from Tyre. He had the skill and knowledge to make all kinds of works of bronze. He reported to King Solomon and did all the work he was assigned.

So this is what the Lord says about the king of Assyria: "He will not enter this city, nor will he shoot an arrow here. He will not attack it with his shield-carrying warriors, nor will he build siege works against it.

"Pay attention to this, Job! Stand still and consider the wonders God works.

It ranks first among the works of God, the One who made it has furnished it with a sword.

I will remember the works of the Lord. Yes, I will remember the amazing things you did long ago!

Then they will place their confidence in God. They will not forget the works of God, and they will obey his commands.

How great are your works, O Lord! Your plans are very intricate!

The Lord created me as the beginning of his works, before his deeds of long ago.

The one who is lazy becomes poor, but the one who works diligently becomes wealthy.

The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks wisdom.

Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

The Lord works everything for its own ends -- even the wicked for the day of disaster.

A laborer's appetite works on his behalf, for his hunger urges him to work.

A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.

A lying tongue hates those crushed by it, and a flattering mouth works ruin.

The one who works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases daydreams will have his fill of poverty.

Give her credit for what she has accomplished, and let her works praise her in the city gates.

So I reflected on all this, attempting to clear it all up. I concluded that the righteous and the wise, as well as their works, are in the hand of God; whether a person will be loved or hated -- no one knows what lies ahead.

Go, eat your food with joy, and drink your wine with a happy heart, because God has already approved your works.

There was once a small city with a few men in it, and a mighty king attacked it, besieging it and building strong siege works against it.

I will lay siege to you on all sides; I will besiege you with troops; I will raise siege works against you.

So this is what the Lord says about the king of Assyria: 'He will not enter this city, nor will he shoot an arrow here. He will not attack it with his shielded warriors, nor will he build siege works against it.

A blacksmith works with his tool and forges metal over the coals. He forms it with hammers; he makes it with his strong arm. He gets hungry and loses his energy; he drinks no water and gets tired.

Lay siege to it! Build siege works against it. Erect a siege ramp against it! Post soldiers outside it and station battering rams around it.

In all your dwellings, the cities will be laid waste and the high places ruined so that your altars will be laid waste and ruined, your idols will be shattered and demolished, your incense altars will be broken down, and your works wiped out.