Proverbs 14:23
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 14
“In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.”Proverbs 14:23
What Does Proverbs 14:23 Mean?
Proverbs 14:23 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 14, verse 23 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 14:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 28:19“He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.”2 Thessalonians 3:10“For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.”Proverbs 12:24“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.”Hebrews 6:10“For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”Ecclesiastes 5:3“For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool’s voice is known by multitude of words.”Proverbs 12:11“He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.”John 6:27“Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.”1 Timothy 5:13“And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.”Proverbs 10:10“He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.”Ecclesiastes 3:9“What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth?”Proverbs 16:26“He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.”Judges 19:16“And, behold, there came an old man from his work out of the field at even, which was also of mount Ephraim; and he sojourned in Gibeah: but the men of the place were Benjamites.”Ephesians 4:28“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.”Job 28:10“He cutteth out rivers among the rocks; and his eye seeth every precious thing.”Proverbs 10:8“The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.”Isaiah 19:15“Neither shall there be any work for Egypt, which the head or tail, branch or rush, may do.”
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