What Does the Bible Say About Hard Work?

Proverbs 14:23

“All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.”

Colossians 3:23

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”

Proverbs 13:4

“A sluggard’s appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.”

Ecclesiastes 9:10

“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might...”

Proverbs 12:11

“Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense.”

Proverbs 10:4

“Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.”

Proverbs 6:6-8

“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.”