Human work, which was once a pleasure, became a burden only on account of human disobedience.

Genesis 3:17-19

Work is under God's judgment

See also

Genesis 5:29
Ecclesiastes 2:22-23

Work is often frustrating

See also

Ecclesiastes 2:11,18; 4:8; 5:16-17
Leviticus 19:35

Work may exploit rather than enhance society

Deuteronomy 25:13

Through dishonesty

Hosea 12:7
Exodus 1:11-14
1 Kings 12:4,10-14

Through oppression

Proverbs 6:6-11; 13:4; 19:15; 24:30-34

Work may be undervalued or overvalued

Ecclesiastes 10:18

Some people avoid work to their cost

2 Thessalonians 3:10-11
Exodus 18:17-18
Psalms 127:2

Some people overwork to their cost

Luke 10:41-42; 12:15-21

See also

5343 idleness
5419 mourning
5864 futility
6154 fall, the
7446 slavery
8713 discouragement
8714 dishonesty
8718 disobedience
8778 materialism
8790 oppression