What Does the Bible Say About Retirement?

Proverbs 21:5

“The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.”

Proverbs 13:22

“A good person leaves an inheritance for their children's children, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous.”

1 Timothy 5:8

“Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”

Proverbs 16:3

“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”

Proverbs 22:3

“The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.”

Ecclesiastes 11:6

“Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let your hands not be idle, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well.”

Matthew 6:21

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”