Proverbs 14:23

The Message

Hard work always pays off; mere talk puts no bread on the table.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:10

An evasive eye is a sign of trouble ahead, but an open, face-to-face meeting results in peace.

Proverbs 12:24

The diligent find freedom in their work; the lazy are oppressed by work.

Proverbs 14:22

Isn’t it obvious that conspirators lose out, while the thoughtful win love and trust?

Proverbs 14:24

The wise accumulate wisdom; fools get stupider by the day.

Proverbs 28:19

Work your garden—you’ll end up with plenty of food; play and party—you’ll end up with an empty plate.

Ecclesiastes 3:9

But in the end, does it really make a difference what anyone does? I’ve had a good look at what God has given us to do—busywork, mostly. True, God made everything beautiful in itself and in its time—but he’s left us in the dark, so we can never know what God is up to, whether he’s coming or going. I’ve decided that there’s nothing better to do than go ahead and have a good time and get the most we can out of life. That’s it—eat, drink, and make the most of your job. It’s God’s gift.

Ecclesiastes 5:3

Overwork makes for restless sleep. Overtalk shows you up as a fool.

John 6:27

“Don’t waste your energy striving for perishable food like that. Work for the food that sticks with you, food that nourishes your lasting life, food the Son of Man provides. He and what he does are guaranteed by God the Father to last.”