29 Bible Verses about Industry
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He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
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.
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
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.
And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.
Therefore the LORD God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken.
But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:
She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.
For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.
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.
I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.
Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation? The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.read more.
The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field. And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens.
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
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.
Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.
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Business life » Fidelity » Industry
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Industry » Commended
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Industry » Commanded
And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
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.
Industry » Requisite to supply » Our own wants
For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.
Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.
Industry » Characteristic of Godly women
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. read more.
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Industry » Exemplified
And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.
And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:
Industry » Requisite to supply » Wants of others
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.
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.
Industry » Instances of » Paul
And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.
I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel. Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.
Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:
Industry » The slothful devoid of
I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
Industry » Exemplified » David
And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither.
Industry » Leads to » Affection of relatives
Industry » Leads to » Increase of substance
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
Industry » Leads to » General commendation
Industry » Early rising necessary to
She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
Industry » Illustrated
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.
Industry » Exemplified » Jeroboam
And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valour: and Solomon seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.
Industry » Exemplified » Jewish elders
And the elders of the Jews builded, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they builded, and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. And this house was finished on the third day of the month Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.
Industry » Exemplified » Rachel
And while he yet spake with them, Rachel came with her father's sheep: for she kept them.
Industry » Exemplified » jacob
And ye know that with all my power I have served your father.
Industry » Required of man in a state of innocence
And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.
Industry » To be suspended on the sabbath
But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:
Industry » Required of man after the fall
Therefore the LORD God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken.
Industry » Exemplified » Jethro's daughters
And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh's daughter, and he became her son. And she called his name Moses: and she said, Because I drew him out of the water.
Industry » Exemplified » Ruth
And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, Let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn after him in whose sight I shall find grace. And she said unto her, Go, my daughter. And she went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and her hap was to light on a part of the field belonging unto Boaz, who was of the kindred of Elimelech.
Industry » Instances of » Jeroboam
And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valour: and Solomon seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.
Industry » Exemplified » Dorcas
Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
Paul » Characteristics of » Industry
For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.
Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.
Rose » Ruth , the woman of constancy, characteristics of » Industry
So she kept fast by the maidens of Boaz to glean unto the end of barley harvest and of wheat harvest; and dwelt with her mother in law.
And the servant that was set over the reapers answered and said, It is the Moabitish damsel that came back with Naomi out of the country of Moab: 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.
Ruth » Industry
So she kept fast by the maidens of Boaz to glean unto the end of barley harvest and of wheat harvest; and dwelt with her mother in law.
And the servant that was set over the reapers answered and said, It is the Moabitish damsel that came back with Naomi out of the country of Moab: 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.
Virtues » Industry » Commended
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Virtues » Industry » Examples of
And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.
And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valour: and Solomon seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.
Thus I was; in the day the drought consumed me, and the frost by night; and my sleep departed from mine eyes.
So she gleaned in the field until even, and beat out that she had gleaned: and it was about an ephah of barley.
physical Work » Business life » Industry » Examples of
And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.
And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valour: and Solomon seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.
Thus I was; in the day the drought consumed me, and the frost by night; and my sleep departed from mine eyes.
So she gleaned in the field until even, and beat out that she had gleaned: and it was about an ephah of barley.
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Genesis 31:40Thus I was; in the day the drought consumed me, and the frost by night; and my sleep departed from mine eyes.
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