Proverbs 14:23
There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
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Proverbs 12:24
The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

Proverbs 28:19
The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

John 6:27
Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval."

Hebrews 6:10, 11
God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so. . . .

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Proverbs 10:10
He who winks the eye causes grief, and foolish lips will come to ruin.

Ecclesiastes 5:3
As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words.

2 Thessalonians 3:10-12
For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: "If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat." . . .

1 Timothy 5:13
At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, speaking of things they should not mention.

Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty.

King James Bible
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
There is profit in all hard work, but endless talk leads only to poverty.

International Standard Version
In hard work there is always profit, but too much chattering leads to poverty.

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

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
In all that concerns you, one thing is profitable, and he that is diminished in his way of life is quiet and will be pleasant. Lord Jehovah heals every sickness, and the speech of the lips of the evil damages them.
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