Bible Verses About Work & Career

“When there is a man who has labored with wisdom, knowledge, and skill, and he must give his portion to a man who has not worked for it, this too is futile and a great evil.”

“Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.”

“There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And this man was blameless and upright, fearing God and shunning evil.”

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.”

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.”

“I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and do good while they live,”

“Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.”

“Then Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the ground and worshiped,”

“Then Job replied to the LORD:”

“Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable.”

“For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions.”

“For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?”

“Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.”

“Then the LORD God took the man and placed him in the Garden of Eden to cultivate and keep it.”

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.”

“May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish for us the work of our hands— yes, establish the work of our hands!”

“Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.”

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

“He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.”

“Here is what I have seen to be good and fitting: to eat and drink, and to find satisfaction in all the labor one does under the sun during the few days of life that God has given him—for this is his lot.”

“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”

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

“that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”

“Jesus took up this question and said, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead.”

“After this, Job lived 140 years and saw his children and their children to the fourth generation.”

“So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and infected Job with terrible boils from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head.”

“After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his prosperity and doubled his former possessions.”

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

“Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said:”

“Therefore, men fear Him, for He is not partial to the wise in heart.””

“See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.”

“In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat— for He gives sleep to His beloved.”

“For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.””

“Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.”

“Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you also have a Master in heaven.”

“He sought God throughout the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God. And as long as he sought the LORD, God gave him success.”

“In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

“No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”

“The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.”

“Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.”

“Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.”