Proverbs 14:23

New International Reader's Version

All hard work pays off. But if all you do is talk, you will be poor.

Cross References

Job 28:10

They tunnel through the rock. Their eyes see all its treasures.

Proverbs 10:10

An evil wink gets you into trouble. And foolish chattering destroys you.

Proverbs 12:24

Hands that work hard will rule. But people who are lazy will be forced to work.

Proverbs 14:22

Those who plan evil go down the wrong path. But those who plan good find love and truth.

Proverbs 14:24

The wealth of wise people is their crown. But the foolish ways of foolish people lead to what is foolish.

Proverbs 28:19

Those who work their land will have plenty of food. But those who chase dreams will be very poor.

Ecclesiastes 3:9

What do workers get for their hard work?

Ecclesiastes 5:3

Many worries result in dreams. Many words result in foolish talk.

John 6:27

Do not work for food that spoils. Work for food that lasts forever. That is the food the Son of Man will give you. For God the Father has put his seal of approval on him.”

1 Timothy 5:13

Besides, they get into the habit of having nothing to do. They go around from house to house. They waste their time. They also bother other people and say things that make no sense. They shouldn’t say those things.