Quotes about Work
The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.
— Proverbs 13:4
Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.
— Proverbs 14:4
There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
— Proverbs 14:23
The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
— Proverbs 15:19
A worker’s appetite works for him because his hunger drives him onward.
— Proverbs 16:26
Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.
— Proverbs 18:9
Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.
— Proverbs 19:15
The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.
— Proverbs 19:24
The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.
— Proverbs 20:4
Do not love sleep, or you will grow poor; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of food.
— Proverbs 20:13
The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.
— Proverbs 21:25
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
— Proverbs 22:29