Proverbs 14:23

New English Translation

In all hard work there is profit, but merely talking about it only brings poverty.

Cross References

Job 28:10

He has cut out channels through the rocks; his eyes have spotted every precious thing.

Proverbs 10:10

The one who winks his eye causes trouble, and the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

Proverbs 12:24

The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will become a slave.

Proverbs 14:22

Do not those who devise evil go astray? But those who plan good exhibit faithful covenant love.

Proverbs 14:24

The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools is folly.

Proverbs 28:19

The one who works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases daydreams will have his fill of poverty.

Ecclesiastes 3:9

What benefit can a worker gain from his toil?

Ecclesiastes 5:3

Just as dreams come when there are many cares, so the rash vow of a fool occurs when there are many words.

John 6:27

Do not work for the food that disappears, but for the food that remains to eternal life – the food which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has put his seal of approval on him.”

1 Timothy 5:13

And besides that, going around from house to house they learn to be lazy, and they are not only lazy, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things they should not.