Verses Related to the Topic of Work

Luke 12:48

KJV

But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few [stripes]. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.

ASV

but he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few [stripes] . And to whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required: and to whom they commit much, of him will they ask the more.

WEB

but he who didn't know, and did things worthy of stripes, will be beaten with few stripes. To whoever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him more will be asked.

Galatians 6:4

KJV

But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

ASV

But let each man prove his own work, and then shall he have his glorying in regard of himself alone, and not of his neighbor.

WEB

But let each man test his own work, and then he will take pride in himself and not in his neighbor.

Ephesians 2:10

KJV

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

ASV

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared that we should walk in them.

WEB

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

Colossians 3:17

KJV

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, [do] all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

ASV

And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, [do] all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

WEB

Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.

Proverbs 24:27

KJV

Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.

ASV

Prepare thy work without, And make it ready for thee in the field; And afterwards build thy house.

WEB

Prepare your work outside, and get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house.

Proverbs 13:4

KJV

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

ASV

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

WEB

The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

Proverbs 10:4

KJV

He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

ASV

He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

WEB

He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

Amos 5:14

KJV

Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live: and so the LORD, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as ye have spoken.

ASV

Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live; and so Jehovah, the God of hosts, will be with you, as ye say.

WEB

Seek good, and not evil, that you may live; and so Yahweh, the God of Armies, will be with you, as you say.

Matthew 20:1

KJV

For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man [that is] an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.

ASV

For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that was a householder, who went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard.

WEB

"For the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who was the master of a household, who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard.

Deuteronomy 28:12

KJV

The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.

ASV

Jehovah will open unto thee his good treasure the heavens, to give the rain of thy land in its season, and to bless all the work of thy hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.

WEB

Yahweh will open to you his good treasure in the sky, to give the rain of your land in its season, and to bless all the work of your hand: and you shall lend to many nations, and you shall not borrow.

Ecclesiastes 5:12

KJV

The sleep of a labouring man [is] sweet, whether he eat little or much: but the abundance of the rich will not suffer him to sleep.

ASV

The sleep of a laboring man is sweet, whether he eat little or much; but the fulness of the rich will not suffer him to sleep.

WEB

The sleep of a laboring man is sweet, whether he eats little or much; but the abundance of the rich will not allow him to sleep.

Ephesians 6:7

KJV

With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:

ASV

with good will doing service, as unto the Lord, and not unto men:

WEB

with good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men;

1 Peter 4:10

KJV

As every man hath received the gift, [even so] minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

ASV

according as each hath received a gift, ministering it among yourselves, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God;

WEB

As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.

1 Corinthians 3:8

KJV

Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.

ASV

Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: but each shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.

WEB

Now he who plants and he who waters are the same, but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.

2 Timothy 3:17

KJV

That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

ASV

That the man of God may be complete, furnished completely unto every good work.

WEB

that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Luke 16:10

KJV

He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

ASV

He that is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much: and he that is unrighteous in a very little is unrighteous also in much.

WEB

He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.

Psalm 8:6

KJV

Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all [things] under his feet:

ASV

Thou makest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; Thou hast put all things under his feet:

WEB

You make him ruler over the works of your hands. You have put all things under his feet:

Exodus 31:3

KJV

And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,

ASV

and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,

WEB

and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all kinds of workmanship,

Job 1:10

KJV

Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.

ASV

Hast not thou made a hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath, on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.

WEB

Haven't you made a hedge around him, and around his house, and around all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.

Joshua 1:8

KJV

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

ASV

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth, but thou shalt meditate thereon day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

WEB

This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.

Ephesians 4:28

KJV

Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with [his] hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

ASV

Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have whereof to give to him that hath need.

WEB

Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need.

Hebrews 13:16

KJV

But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

ASV

But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

WEB

But don't forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Psalm 104:23

KJV

Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening.

ASV

Man goeth forth unto his work And to his labor until the evening.

WEB

Man goes forth to his work, to his labor until the evening.

2 Thessalonians 3:10

KJV

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

ASV

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.

WEB

For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: "If anyone will not work, neither let him eat."

Proverbs 20:13

KJV

Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, [and] thou shalt be satisfied with bread.

ASV

Love not sleep, let thou come to poverty; Open thine eyes, [and] thou shalt be satisfied with bread.

WEB

Don't love sleep, lest you come to poverty. Open your eyes, and you shall be satisfied with bread.

1 Corinthians 10:31

KJV

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

ASV

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

WEB

Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

John 6:27

KJV

Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.

ASV

Work not for the food which perisheth, but for the food which abideth unto eternal life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him the Father, even God, hath sealed.

WEB

Don't work for the food which perishes, but for the food which remains to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has sealed him."

Titus 3:14

KJV

And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.

ASV

And let our [people] also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.

WEB

Let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.

Isaiah 41:10

KJV

Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

ASV

Fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

WEB

Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

Romans 2:6

KJV

Who will render to every man according to his deeds:

ASV

who will render to every man according to his works:

WEB

who "will pay back to everyone according to their works:"

Matthew 9:37

KJV

Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly [is] plenteous, but the labourers [are] few;

ASV

Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest indeed is plenteous, but the laborers are few.

WEB

Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest indeed is plentiful, but the laborers are few.

Ruth 2:7

KJV

And she said, I pray you, let me glean and gather after the reapers among the sheaves: so she came, and hath continued even from the morning until now, that she tarried a little in the house.

ASV

And she said, Let me glean, I pray you, and gather after the reapers among the sheaves. So she came, and hath continued even from the morning until now, save that she tarried a little in the house.

WEB

She said, 'Please let me glean and gather after the reapers among the sheaves.' So she came, and has continued even from the morning until now, except that she stayed a little in the house."

Psalm 90:17

KJV

And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.

ASV

And let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us; And establish thou the work of our hands upon us; Yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.

WEB

Let the favor of the Lord our God be on us; establish the work of our hands for us; yes, establish the work of our hands.

Proverbs 22:29

KJV

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean [men].

ASV

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.

WEB

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won't serve obscure men.

Deuteronomy 15:10

KJV

Thou shalt surely give him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him: because that for this thing the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto.

ASV

Thou shalt surely give him, and thy heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him; because that for this thing Jehovah thy God will bless thee in all thy work, and in all that thou puttest thy hand unto.

WEB

You shall surely give him, and your heart shall not be grieved when you give to him; because that for this thing Yahweh your God will bless you in all your work, and in all that you put your hand to.

Psalm 37:5

KJV

Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring [it] to pass.

ASV

Commit thy way unto Jehovah; Trust also in him, and he will bring it to pass.

WEB

Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this:

Philippians 2:14

KJV

Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

ASV

Do all things without murmurings and questionings:

WEB

Do all things without murmurings and disputes,

Psalm 1:3

KJV

And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

ASV

And he shall be like a tree planted by the streams of water, That bringeth forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also doth not wither; And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

WEB

He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also does not wither. Whatever he does shall prosper.

Ecclesiastes 2:24

KJV

[There is] nothing better for a man, [than] that he should eat and drink, and [that] he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it [was] from the hand of God.

ASV

There is nothing better for a man [than] that he should eat and drink, and make his soul enjoy good in his labor. This also I saw, that it is from the hand of God.

WEB

There is nothing better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and make his soul enjoy good in his labor. This also I saw, that it is from the hand of God.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

KJV

And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

ASV

and that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your hands, even as we charged you;

WEB

and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we instructed you;

Matthew 6:33

KJV

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

ASV

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

WEB

But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

Job 10:3

KJV

[Is it] good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise the work of thine hands, and shine upon the counsel of the wicked?

ASV

Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, That thou shouldest despise the work of thy hands, And shine upon the counsel of the wicked?

WEB

Is it good to you that you should oppress, that you should despise the work of your hands, and smile on the counsel of the wicked?

John 4:34

KJV

Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

ASV

Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to accomplish his work.

WEB

Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work.

1 Corinthians 15:58

KJV

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

ASV

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not vain in the Lord.

WEB

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord's work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

Proverbs 12:24

KJV

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

ASV

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.

WEB

The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

Habakkuk 3:19

KJV

The LORD God [is] my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' [feet], and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.

ASV

Jehovah, the Lord, is my strength; And he maketh my feet like hinds' [feet], And will make me to walk upon my high places.

WEB

Yahweh, the Lord, is my strength. He makes my feet like deer's feet, and enables me to go in high places. For the music director, on my stringed instruments.

Nehemiah 6:9

KJV

For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, [O God], strengthen my hands.

ASV

For they all would have made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. But now, [O God], strengthen thou my hands.

WEB

For they all would have made us afraid, saying, "Their hands will be weakened from the work, that it not be done. But now, [God], strengthen my hands."

Exodus 20:9

KJV

Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:

ASV

Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work;

WEB

You shall labor six days, and do all your work,

Lamentations 3:27

KJV

[It is] good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth.

ASV

It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth.

WEB

It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth.

Proverbs 16:3

KJV

Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.

ASV

Commit thy works unto Jehovah, And thy purposes shall be established.

WEB

Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.

Ecclesiastes 3:13

KJV

And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it [is] the gift of God.

ASV

And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy good in all his labor, is the gift of God.

WEB

Also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy good in all his labor, is the gift of God.

Psalm 19:1

KJV

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

ASV

[For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David]. The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament showeth his handiwork.

WEB

The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork.

Proverbs 21:5

KJV

The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one [that is] hasty only to want.

ASV

The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty [hasteth] only to want.

WEB

The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.

John 5:17

KJV

But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.

ASV

But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh even until now, and I work.

WEB

But Jesus answered them, "My Father is still working, so I am working, too."

2 Chronicles 15:7

KJV

Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.

ASV

But be ye strong, and let not your hands be slack; for your work shall be rewarded.

WEB

But you be strong, and don't let your hands be slack; for your work shall be rewarded."

Leviticus 19:13

KJV

Thou shalt not defraud thy neighbour, neither rob [him]: the wages of him that is hired shall not abide with thee all night until the morning.

ASV

Thou shalt not oppress thy neighbor, nor rob him: the wages of a hired servant shall not abide with thee all night until the morning.

WEB

"'You shall not oppress your neighbor, nor rob him. "'The wages of a hired servant shall not remain with you all night until the morning.

Acts 18:3

KJV

And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.

ASV

and because he was of the same trade, he abode with them, and they wrought, for by their trade they were tentmakers.

WEB

and because he practiced the same trade, he lived with them and worked, for by trade they were tent makers.

Daniel 1:4

KJV

Children in whom [was] no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as [had] ability in them to stand in the king's palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans.

ASV

youths in whom was no blemish, but well-favored, and skilful in all wisdom, and endued with knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability to stand in the king's palace; and that he should teach them the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans.

WEB

youths in whom was no blemish, but well-favored, and skillful in all wisdom, and endowed with knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability to stand in the king's palace; and that he should teach them the learning and the language of the Chaldeans.

Psalm 28:4

KJV

Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of their endeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render to them their desert.

ASV

Give them according to their work, and according to the wickedness of their doings: Give them after the operation of their hands; Render to them their desert.

WEB

Give them according to their work, and according to the wickedness of their doings. Give them according to the operation of their hands. Bring back on them what they deserve.

Hosea 10:12

KJV

Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for [it is] time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.

ASV

Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap according to kindness; break up your fallow ground; for it is time to seek Jehovah, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.

WEB

Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap according to kindness. Break up your fallow ground; for it is time to seek Yahweh, until he comes and rains righteousness on you.

2 Corinthians 9:8

KJV

And God [is] able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all [things], may abound to every good work:

ASV

And God is able to make all grace abound unto you; that ye, having always all sufficiency in everything, may abound unto every good work:

WEB

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work.

2 Corinthians 5:10

KJV

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things [done] in [his] body, according to that he hath done, whether [it be] good or bad.

ASV

For we must all be made manifest before the judgment-seat of Christ; that each one may receive the things [done] in the body, according to what he hath done, whether [it be] good or bad.

WEB

For we must all be revealed before the judgment seat of Christ; that each one may receive the things in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.

Isaiah 1:17

KJV

Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.

ASV

learn to do well; seek justice, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.

WEB

Learn to do well. Seek justice. Relieve the oppressed. Judge the fatherless. Plead for the widow."

Matthew 25:21

KJV

His lord said unto him, Well done, [thou] good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

ASV

His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

WEB

"His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'

Galatians 6:9

KJV

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

ASV

And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

WEB

Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don't give up.

Ezekiel 29:20

KJV

I have given him the land of Egypt [for] his labour wherewith he served against it, because they wrought for me, saith the Lord GOD.

ASV

I have given him the land of Egypt as his recompense for which he served, because they wrought for me, saith the Lord Jehovah.

WEB

I have given him the land of Egypt as his recompense for which he served, because they worked for me, says the Lord Yahweh.

Romans 13:7

KJV

Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute [is due]; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

ASV

Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute [is due] ; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.

WEB

Give therefore to everyone what you owe: taxes to whom taxes are due; customs to whom customs; respect to whom respect; honor to whom honor.

James 2:17

KJV

Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

ASV

Even so faith, if it have not works, is dead in itself.

WEB

Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself.

1 Timothy 5:8

KJV

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

ASV

But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

WEB

But if anyone doesn't provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

Job 5:8

KJV

I would seek unto God, and unto God would I commit my cause:

ASV

But as for me, I would seek unto God, And unto God would I commit my cause;

WEB

"But as for me, I would seek God. I would commit my cause to God,

Philippians 4:13

KJV

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

ASV

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

WEB

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Micah 6:8

KJV

He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

ASV

He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth Jehovah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with thy God?

WEB

He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

1 Thessalonians 1:3

KJV

Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;

ASV

remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father;

WEB

remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father.

Nehemiah 4:6

KJV

So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.

ASV

So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto half [the height] thereof: for the people had a mind to work.

WEB

So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together to half [the height] of it: for the people had a mind to work.

Isaiah 43:7

KJV

[Even] every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.

ASV

every one that is called by my name, and whom I have created for my glory, whom I have formed, yea, whom I have made.

WEB

everyone who is called by my name, and whom I have created for my glory, whom I have formed, yes, whom I have made.'"

Matthew 5:16

KJV

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

ASV

Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

WEB

Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

1 Samuel 16:18

KJV

Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, [that is] cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD [is] with him.

ASV

Then answered one of the young men, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Beth-lehemite, that is skilful in playing, and a mighty man of valor, and a man of war, and prudent in speech, and a comely person; and Jehovah is with him.

WEB

Then one of the young men answered, and said, "Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, who is skillful in playing, a mighty man of valor, a man of war, prudent in speech, and a comely person; and Yahweh is with him."

2 Samuel 22:40

KJV

For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me.

ASV

For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle; Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.

WEB

For you have armed me with strength for the battle. You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.

Nehemiah 2:18

KJV

Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for [this] good [work].

ASV

And I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me, as also of the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for the good [work] .

WEB

I told them of the hand of my God which was good on me, as also of the king's words that he had spoken to me. They said, "Let's rise up and build." So they strengthened their hands for the good work.

Deuteronomy 24:14

KJV

Thou shalt not oppress an hired servant [that is] poor and needy, [whether he be] of thy brethren, or of thy strangers that [are] in thy land within thy gates:

ASV

Thou shalt not oppress a hired servant that is poor and needy, whether he be of thy brethren, or of thy sojourners that are in thy land within thy gates:

WEB

You shall not oppress a hired servant who is poor and needy, whether he be of your brothers, or of your foreigners who are in your land within your gates:

Hebrews 6:10

KJV

For God [is] not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

ASV

for God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the love which ye showed toward his name, in that ye ministered unto the saints, and still do minister.

WEB

For God is not unrighteous, so as to forget your work and the labor of love which you showed toward his name, in that you served the saints, and still do serve them.

James 1:25

KJV

But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth [therein], he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

ASV

But he that looketh into the perfect law, the [law] of liberty, and [so] continueth, being not a hearer that forgetteth but a doer that worketh, this man shall be blessed in his doing.

WEB

But he who looks into the perfect law of freedom, and continues, not being a hearer who forgets, but a doer of the work, this man will be blessed in what he does.

James 4:17

KJV

Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.

ASV

To him therefore that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

WEB

To him therefore who knows to do good, and doesn't do it, to him it is sin.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

KJV

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

ASV

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, whither thou goest.

WEB

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, where you are going.

2 Timothy 2:6

KJV

The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.

ASV

The husbandmen that laboreth must be the first to partake of the fruits.

WEB

The farmers who labor must be the first to get a share of the crops.

Job 34:11

KJV

For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to [his] ways.

ASV

For the work of a man will he render unto him, And cause every man to find according to his ways.

WEB

For the work of a man he will render to him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.

Revelation 14:13

KJV

And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed [are] the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.

ASV

And I heard the voice from heaven saying, Write, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth: yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them.

WEB

I heard the voice from heaven saying, "Write, 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.'" "Yes," says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them."

Proverbs 12:11

KJV

He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain [persons is] void of understanding.

ASV

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] is void of understanding.

WEB

He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

Colossians 3:23

KJV

And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

ASV

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;

WEB

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

Isaiah 26:12

KJV

LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us.

ASV

Jehovah, thou wilt ordain peace for us; for thou hast also wrought all our works for us.

WEB

Yahweh, you will ordain peace for us, for you have also worked all our works for us.

Jeremiah 29:11

KJV

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

ASV

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

WEB

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

Proverbs 14:23

KJV

In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.

ASV

In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.

WEB

In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

Luke 10:2

KJV

Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly [is] great, but the labourers [are] few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.

ASV

And he said unto them, The harvest indeed is plenteous, but the laborers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth laborers into his harvest.

WEB

Then he said to them, "The harvest is indeed plentiful, but the laborers are few. Pray therefore to the Lord of the harvest, that he may send out laborers into his harvest.

Genesis 2:15

KJV

And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.

ASV

And Jehovah God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.

WEB

Yahweh God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.

1 Corinthians 15:10

KJV

But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which [was bestowed] upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

ASV

But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not found vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

WEB

But by the grace of God I am what I am. His grace which was bestowed on me was not futile, but I worked more than all of them; yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

Mark 9:35

KJV

And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, [the same] shall be last of all, and servant of all.

ASV

And he sat down, and called the twelve; and he saith unto them, If any man would be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all.

WEB

He sat down, and called the twelve; and he said to them, "If any man wants to be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all."

Romans 12:11

KJV

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

ASV

in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

WEB

not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

John 9:4

KJV

I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

ASV

We must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

WEB

I must work the works of him who sent me, while it is day. The night is coming, when no one can work.

Proverbs 18:9

KJV

He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

ASV

He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.

WEB

One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

Proverbs 6:6

KJV

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:

ASV

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; Consider her ways, and be wise:

WEB

Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise;

1 Kings 5:18

KJV

And Solomon's builders and Hiram's builders did hew [them], and the stonesquarers: so they prepared timber and stones to build the house.

ASV

And Solomon's builders and Hiram's builders and the Gebalites did fashion them, and prepared the timber and the stones to build the house.

WEB

Solomon's builders and Hiram's builders and the Gebalites did fashion them, and prepared the timber and the stones to build the house.