Proverbs 14:23

There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

Cross References (8)

  • Proverbs 28:19 (25)

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

  • Proverbs 12:24 (18)

    The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:10–12 (16)

    For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.”

  • Ecclesiastes 5:3 (13)

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

  • Hebrews 6:10–11 (13)

    For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to t

  • John 6:27 (12)

    Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For o

  • 1 Timothy 5:13 (6)

    At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips an

  • Proverbs 10:10 (6)

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