Proverbs 14:23

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

There is profit in all hard work, but endless talk  leads only to poverty.

Cross References

Proverbs 28:19

The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

Proverbs 12:24

The diligent hand will rule, but laziness will lead to forced labour.

Ecclesiastes 5:3

Just as dreams accompany much labour, so also a fool’s voice comes with many words.

John 6:27

Don’t work for the food that perishes   but for the food that lasts for eternal life,   which the Son of Man   will give you, because God the Father   has set his seal of approval on him.’

Proverbs 10:10

A sly wink of the eye  causes grief, and foolish lips will be destroyed.

1 Timothy 5:13

At the same time, they also learn to be idle, going from house to house; they are not only idle, but are also gossips  and busybodies, saying things they shouldn’t say.

Proverbs 14:22

Don’t those who plan evil go astray? But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.

Proverbs 14:24

The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.

Job 28:10

He cuts out channels in the rocks, and his eyes spot every treasure.

Ecclesiastes 3:9

What does the worker gain from his struggles?