Proverbs 14:23

New Century Version

Those who work hard make a profit, but those who only talk will be poor.

Cross References

Job 28:10

They cut tunnels through the rock and see all the treasures there.

Proverbs 10:10

A wink may get you into trouble, and foolish talk will lead to your ruin.

Proverbs 12:24

Hard workers will become leaders, but those who are lazy will be slaves.

Proverbs 14:22

Those who make evil plans will be ruined, but those who plan to do good will be loved and trusted.

Proverbs 14:24

Wise people are rewarded with wealth, but fools only get more foolishness.

Proverbs 28:19

Those who work their land will have plenty of food, but the ones who chase empty dreams instead will end up poor.

Ecclesiastes 3:9

Do people really gain anything from their work?

Ecclesiastes 5:3

The saying is true: Bad dreams come from too much worrying, and too many words come from foolish people.

John 6:27

Don’t work for the food that spoils. Work for the food that stays good always and gives eternal life. The Son of Man will give you this food, because on him God the Father has put his power.”

1 Timothy 5:13

Besides that, they learn to waste their time, going from house to house. And they not only waste their time but also begin to gossip and busy themselves with other people’s lives, saying things they should not say.