Bible Verses About Success
Scripture on success God's way — meditating on his word, committing your works, and true prosperity.
Scripture does not despise success, but it redefines it — rooted in God's word, measured by faithfulness, and freed from the tyranny of applause. These verses are for anyone chasing achievement who wants to chase the right kind.
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
This book of the law... then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and... have good success.
But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
His delight is in the law of the LORD... whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Trust in the LORD... and he shall direct thy paths.
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.
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.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Seek ye first the kingdom of God... and all these things shall be added.
Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it.
Real success is faithfulness in what God has given, built on his word and offered back to him. Work with all your might, seek his kingdom first, and let him define what a life well spent looks like.
