Work is an essential part of life, and the Bible emphasizes the value of honest labor. These verses show how work can be a form of worship, reminding us that diligence and effort are part of God’s design for human flourishing.
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Bible Verses About Labor And Work
Ecclesiastes 3:13 – Find satisfaction in your labor
“That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God.” – Ecclesiastes 3:13
Psalm 90:17 – May the favor of the Lord rest on the work of our hands
“May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands.” – Psalm 90:17
Proverbs 14:23 – All hard work brings a profit
“All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.” – Proverbs 14:23
Colossians 3:23 – Work at it with all your heart
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” – Colossians 3:23
Proverbs 12:11 – Those who work their land will have plenty
“Those who work their land will have plenty of food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense.” – Proverbs 12:11
1 Corinthians 15:58 – Your labor in the Lord is not in vain
“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” – 1 Corinthians 15:58
Proverbs 13:4 – The diligent will prosper
“A sluggard’s appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.” – Proverbs 13:4
Proverbs 13:11 – Wealth gained by dishonesty diminishes
“Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, but he who gathers by labor will increase.” – Proverbs 13:11
Psalm 128:2 – You will eat the fruit of your labor
“You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.” – Psalm 128:2
Proverbs 28:19 – Those who work their land will have abundant food
“Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty.” – Proverbs 28:19
Proverbs 16:3 – Commit your work to the Lord
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” – Proverbs 16:3
Ephesians 4:28 – Do honest work with your own hands
“Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.” – Ephesians 4:28
Proverbs 21:25 – The desire of the sluggard kills them
“The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him, because his hands refuse to work.” – Proverbs 21:25
2 Thessalonians 3:10 – If anyone is unwilling to work, neither should they eat
“For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.”” – 2 Thessalonians 3:10
Proverbs 10:4 – Lazy hands make for poverty
“Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.” – Proverbs 10:4
Romans 12:11 – Serve the Lord with zeal and keep your spiritual fervor
“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.” – Romans 12:11
Proverbs 6:6-8 – Learn from the diligence of the ant
“Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.” – Proverbs 6:6-8
Titus 2:7-8 – Set an example in your work
“In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.” – Titus 2:7-8
Proverbs 22:29 – Diligence will bring you before kings
“Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.” – Proverbs 22:29
Genesis 2:15 – God gave man work to do in the garden
“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” – Genesis 2:15
Proverbs 10:26 – Lazy people become slaves
“As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so are sluggards to those who send them.” – Proverbs 10:26
1 Timothy 5:18 – The worker deserves his wages
“For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and “The worker deserves his wages.”” – 1 Timothy 5:18
Proverbs 31:17 – She sets about her work vigorously
“She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.” – Proverbs 31:17
James 1:22 – Be doers of the word, not just hearers
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” – James 1:22
Proverbs 28:20 – Faithful workers will be rewarded
“A faithful person will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.” – Proverbs 28:20
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 – Work with your hands and live a quiet life
“And to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
Proverbs 16:26 – Hunger motivates the worker
“The appetite of laborers works for them; their hunger urges them on.” – Proverbs 16:26
John 9:4 – Work while it is still day
“As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work.” – John 9:4
Proverbs 13:25 – The righteous eat to their heart’s content
“The righteous eat to their heart’s content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.” – Proverbs 13:25
Matthew 6:33 – Seek first the kingdom of God and all these things will be added
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” – Matthew 6:33
Proverbs 14:4 – Without oxen, the stable is clean
“Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox come abundant harvests.” – Proverbs 14:4
John 6:27 – Work for eternal food
“Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.” – John 6:27
Proverbs 12:24 – Diligent hands will rule
“Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.” – Proverbs 12:24
Luke 16:10 – Faithful with little, faithful with much
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” – Luke 16:10
Proverbs 21:5 – Plan your work and prosper
“The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.” – Proverbs 21:5
Matthew 20:1-16 – Parable of the workers in the vineyard
““So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”” – Matthew 20:16
Proverbs 18:9 – Laziness leads to ruin
“One who is slack in his work is a brother to one who destroys.” – Proverbs 18:9
Psalm 75:6-7 – Promotion comes from the Lord
“No one from the east or the west or from the desert can exalt themselves. It is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another.” – Psalm 75:6-7
Proverbs 20:13 – Do not love sleep, or you will grow poor
“Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you will have food to spare.” – Proverbs 20:13
Matthew 25:21 – Well done, good and faithful servant
“His master replied, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!“” – Matthew 25:21
Proverbs 24:27 – Finish your outdoor work and get your fields ready
“Put your outdoor work in order and get your fields ready; after that, build your house.” – Proverbs 24:27
Psalm 104:23 – Man goes out to his work, to his labor until evening
“Then man goes out to his work, to his labor until evening.” – Psalm 104:23