Proverbs 14:23

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Hard work is worthwhile, but empty talk will make you poor.

Cross References

Job 28:10

They dig through the rocks in search of jewels and precious metals.

Proverbs 10:10

Deceit causes trouble, and foolish talk will bring you to ruin.

Proverbs 12:24

Work hard, and you will be a leader; be lazy, and you will end up a slave.

Proverbs 14:22

It's a mistake to make evil plans, but you will have loyal friends if you want to do right.

Proverbs 14:24

Wisdom can make you rich, but foolishness leads to more foolishness.

Proverbs 28:19

Work hard, and you will have a lot of food; waste time, and you will have a lot of trouble.

Ecclesiastes 3:9

What do we gain by all our hard work?

Ecclesiastes 5:3

If you keep thinking about something, you will dream about it. If you talk too much, you will say the wrong thing.

John 6:27

Don't work for food that spoils. Work for food that gives eternal life. The Son of Man will give you this food, because God the Father has given him the right to do so.”

1 Timothy 5:13

Besides, they will become lazy and get into the habit of going from house to house. Next, they will start gossiping and become busybodies, talking about things that are none of their business.