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Bible Verses About Work
Scripture for your job, your boss and the daily grind.
10 verses for your job, your boss and the daily grind, in the King James Version. Tap Copy to send one to a friend, or print the page for your fridge, journal or small group.
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.Colossians 3:23–24 (KJV)
Commit thy works unto the LORD , and thy thoughts shall be established.Proverbs 16:3 (KJV)
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.Proverbs 14:23 (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.Ecclesiastes 9:10 (KJV)
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men .Proverbs 22:29 (KJV)
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.1 Corinthians 10:31 (KJV)
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.Galatians 6:9 (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.Psalm 90:17 (KJV)
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.Proverbs 12:11 (KJV)
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.2 Thessalonians 3:10 (KJV)
How to use these verses this week
- Pick one. Choose the verse that hits closest to what you are facing today.
- Write it down. Put it on your phone’s lock screen or a sticky note where you’ll see it.
- Pray it back. Turn the verse into a sentence to God in your own words.
- Learn it by heart. Our free memory verse flashcards make it easier.
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Questions
What is the best Bible verse about work?
Many people turn to Colossians 3:23–24: “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.”
Which translation are these verses?
King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain in the United States, so you can copy, print and share them freely.