20 Bible Verses about

Hard Work

Proverbs 13:11 BSB

Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.

John 4:38 BSB

I sent you to reap what you have not worked for; others have done the hard work, and now you have taken up their labor.”

Job 39:11 BSB

Can you rely on his great strength? Will you leave your hard work to him?

1 Corinthians 4:12 BSB

We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it;

1 Timothy 5:17 BSB

Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Exodus 1:14 BSB

and made their lives bitter with hard labor in brick and mortar, and with all kinds of work in the fields. Every service they imposed was harsh.

Acts 20:35 BSB

In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Romans 16:6 BSB

Greet Mary, who has worked very hard for you.

Psalm 118:13 BSB

I was pushed so hard I was falling, but the LORD helped me.

Psalm 107:12 BSB

He humbled their hearts with hard labor; they stumbled, and there was no one to help.

Luke 18:24 BSB

Seeing the man’s sadness, Jesus said, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!

Matthew 19:23 BSB

Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.

Isaiah 14:3 BSB

On the day that the LORD gives you rest from your pain and torment, and from the hard labor into which you were forced,

Romans 16:12 BSB

Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, women who have worked hard in the Lord. Greet my beloved Persis, who has worked very hard in the Lord.

Proverbs 3:5 BSB

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;

Psalm 37:5 BSB

Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.

Romans 8:28 BSB

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

James 1:5 BSB

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Proverbs 9:10 BSB

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 15:22 BSB

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

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