Bible Verses About Hard Work and Diligence
Scripture on the value of work — the diligent hand, the sluggard's warning, and labour done for the Lord.
Scripture honours honest work and warns plainly against laziness. The diligent hand is blessed; work itself is a gift and a form of worship. These verses are for anyone learning to work well and rest rightly.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
The soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
If any would not work, neither should he eat.
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings.
Work is not a curse to escape but a gift to steward — do yours heartily, as unto the Lord. Diligence is quietly rewarded; give today's task your might, and leave the increase to God.
