Verses Related to the Topic of Working Hard

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."

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.

Proverbs 31:17

KJV

She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.

ASV

She girdeth her loins with strength, And maketh strong her arms.

WEB

She arms her waist with strength, and makes her arms strong.

Psalm 75:6-7

KJV

For promotion [cometh] neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God [is] the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.

ASV

For neither from the east, nor from the west, Nor yet from the south, [cometh] lifting up. But God is the judge: He putteth down one, and lifteth up another.

WEB

For neither from the east, nor from the west, nor yet from the south, comes exaltation. But God is the judge. He puts down one, and lifts up another.

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.

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.

Titus 2:7

KJV

In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine [shewing] uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

ASV

in all things showing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine [showing] uncorruptness, gravity,

WEB

in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,

Philippians 3:14

KJV

I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

ASV

I press on toward the goal unto the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

WEB

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Proverbs 14:4

KJV

Where no oxen [are], the crib [is] clean: but much increase [is] by the strength of the ox.

ASV

Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; But much increase is by the strength of the ox.

WEB

Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

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.

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;

Jeremiah 29:5

KJV

Build ye houses, and dwell [in them]; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them;

ASV

Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them.

WEB

Build houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them.

2 Corinthians 9:6

KJV

But this [I say], He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

ASV

But this [I say], He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

WEB

Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

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.

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.

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,

Proverbs 15:19

KJV

The way of the slothful [man is] as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain.

ASV

The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.

WEB

The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.

1 Timothy 6:18

KJV

That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

ASV

that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

WEB

that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

Proverbs 27:18

KJV

Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.

ASV

Whoso keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit thereof; And he that regardeth his master shall be honored.

WEB

Whoever tends the fig tree shall eat its fruit. He who looks after his master shall be honored.

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 2:17

KJV

So she gleaned in the field until even, and beat out that she had gleaned: and it was about an ephah of barley.

ASV

So she gleaned in the field until even; and she beat out that which she had gleaned, and it was about an ephah of barley.

WEB

So she gleaned in the field until evening; and she beat out that which she had gleaned, and it was about an ephah of barley.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Acts 20:35

KJV

I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

ASV

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring ye ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

WEB

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"

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.

Exodus 35:35

KJV

Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of work, of the engraver, and of the cunning workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, [even] of them that do any work, and of those that devise cunning work.

ASV

Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of workmanship, of the engraver, and of the skilful workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of them that do any workmanship, and of those that devise skilful works.

WEB

He has filled them with wisdom of heart, to work all kinds of workmanship, of the engraver, of the skillful workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of those who do any workmanship, and of those who make skillful works.

Philippians 2:14-15

KJV

Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

ASV

Do all things without murmurings and questionings: that ye may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom ye are seen as lights in the world,

WEB

Do all things without murmurings and disputes, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world,

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.

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.

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.

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.'

Proverbs 13:11

KJV

Wealth [gotten] by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

ASV

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.

WEB

Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

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.

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.

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."

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.

1 Chronicles 22:15

KJV

Moreover [there are] workmen with thee in abundance, hewers and workers of stone and timber, and all manner of cunning men for every manner of work.

ASV

Moreover there are workmen with thee in abundance, hewers and workers of stone and timber, and all men that are skilful in every manner of work:

WEB

There are also workmen with you in abundance, cutters and workers of stone and timber, and all kinds of men who are skillful in every kind of work:

Proverbs 4:7

KJV

Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

ASV

Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [Therefore] get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.

WEB

Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.

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.

Proverbs 28:19

KJV

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.

ASV

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

WEB

One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

Deuteronomy 28:8

KJV

The LORD shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

ASV

Jehovah will command the blessing upon thee in thy barns, and in all that thou puttest thy hand unto; and he will bless thee in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee.

WEB

Yahweh will command the blessing on you in your barns, and in all that you put your hand to; and he will bless you in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.

Daniel 6:4

KJV

Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he [was] faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.

ASV

Then the presidents and the satraps sought to find occasion against Daniel as touching the kingdom; but they could find no occasion nor fault, forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.

WEB

Then the presidents and the satraps sought to find occasion against Daniel as touching the kingdom; but they could find no occasion nor fault, because he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.

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.

Genesis 3:19

KJV

In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou [art], and unto dust shalt thou return.

ASV

in the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.

WEB

By the sweat of your face will you eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken. For you are dust, and to dust you shall return."

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.

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.

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.

Proverbs 10:22

KJV

The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

ASV

The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; And he addeth no sorrow therewith.

WEB

Yahweh's blessing brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.

Luke 10:7

KJV

And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.

ASV

And in that same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.

WEB

Remain in that same house, eating and drinking the things they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Don't go from house to house.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

KJV

In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both [shall be] alike good.

ASV

In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thy hand; for thou knowest not which shall prosper, whether this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.

WEB

In the morning sow your seed, and in the evening don't withhold your hand; for you don't know which will prosper, whether this or that, or whether they both will be equally good.

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 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.

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.

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,

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 12:27

KJV

The slothful [man] roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man [is] precious.

ASV

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men [is to] the diligent.

WEB

The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.

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.

2 Thessalonians 3:7

KJV

For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;

ASV

For yourselves know how ye ought to imitate us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;

WEB

For you know how you ought to imitate us. For we didn't behave ourselves rebelliously among you,

Proverbs 31:27

KJV

She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

ASV

She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness.

WEB

She looks well to the ways of her household, and doesn't eat the bread of idleness.

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.

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.

James 1:22

KJV

But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

ASV

But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deluding your own selves.

WEB

But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves.

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.

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;

Ecclesiastes 10:18

KJV

By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.

ASV

By slothfulness the roof sinketh in; and through idleness of the hands the house leaketh.

WEB

By slothfulness the roof sinks in; and through idleness of the hands the house leaks.

Proverbs 11:27

KJV

He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

ASV

He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.

WEB

He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.

Hebrews 12:11

KJV

Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.

ASV

All chastening seemeth for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yieldeth peaceable fruit unto them that have been exercised thereby, [even the fruit] of righteousness.

WEB

All chastening seems for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been exercised thereby.

Psalm 37:3

KJV

Trust in the LORD, and do good; [so] shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.

ASV

Trust in Jehovah, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on [his] faithfulness.

WEB

Trust in Yahweh, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 Timothy 4:10

KJV

For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.

ASV

For to this end we labor and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of them that believe.

WEB

For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we have set our trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.

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.

Luke 19:17

KJV

And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

ASV

And he said unto him, Well done, thou good servant: because thou wast found faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

WEB

"He said to him, 'Well done, you good servant! Because you were found faithful with very little, you shall have authority over ten cities.'

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."

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."

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.

Ecclesiastes 3:22

KJV

Wherefore I perceive that [there is] nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that [is] his portion: for who shall bring him to see what shall be after him?

ASV

Wherefore I saw that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him [back] to see what shall be after him?

WEB

Therefore I saw that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his works; for that is his portion: for who can bring him to see what will be after him?

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 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.

2 Corinthians 8:7

KJV

Therefore, as ye abound in every [thing, in] faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and [in] all diligence, and [in] your love to us, [see] that ye abound in this grace also.

ASV

But as ye abound in everything, [in] faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and [in] all earnestness, and [in] your love to us, [see] that ye abound in this grace also. [

WEB

But as you abound in everything, in faith, utterance, knowledge, all earnestness, and in your love to us, see that you also abound in this grace.

Isaiah 65:22

KJV

They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another eat: for as the days of a tree [are] the days of my people, and mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands.

ASV

They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another eat: for as the days of a tree shall be the days of my people, and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands.

WEB

They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another eat: for as the days of a tree shall be the days of my people, and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands.

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.

Proverbs 3:9-10

KJV

Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.

ASV

Honor Jehovah with thy substance, And with the first-fruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, And thy vats shall overflow with new wine.

WEB

Honor Yahweh with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase: so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.

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.

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;

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.

2 Thessalonians 3:12

KJV

Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

ASV

Now them that are such we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

WEB

Now those who are that way, we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

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.

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;

Proverbs 19:15

KJV

Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

ASV

Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; And the idle soul shall suffer hunger.

WEB

Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.

Genesis 41:46

KJV

And Joseph [was] thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt.

ASV

And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt.

WEB

Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt.

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.

Psalm 128:2

KJV

For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy [shalt] thou [be], and [it shall be] well with thee.

ASV

For thou shalt eat the labor of thy hands: Happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.

WEB

For you will eat the labor of your hands. You will be happy, and it will be well with you.

Proverbs 31:13

KJV

She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.

ASV

She seeketh wool and flax, And worketh willingly with her hands.

WEB

She seeks wool and flax, and works eagerly with her hands.

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.

Proverbs 16:26

KJV

He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.

ASV

The appetite of the laboring man laboreth for him; For his mouth urgeth him [thereto] .

WEB

The appetite of the laboring man labors for him; for his mouth urges him on.