Work — Page 2
Verses 11–20 of 32
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Proverbs 31:17 KJV
“She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.”
Context & Meaning
The virtuous woman of Proverbs 31 is characterised by vigorous, energetic work.
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1 Corinthians 10:31 KJV
“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”
Context & Meaning
Every activity, including work, is to be performed as an act of glorifying God.
13
Psalm 90:17 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.”
Context & Meaning
Moses prays for God to give lasting significance to the work His people perform.
14
Proverbs 16:3 KJV
“Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.”
Context & Meaning
Dedicating work to God aligns plans and purposes with His direction.
15
Matthew 5:16 KJV
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
Context & Meaning
Good works performed in public give glory not to the worker but to God.
16
Genesis 2:1 KJV
“Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.”
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Genesis 2:2 KJV
“And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.”
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Genesis 2:3 KJV
“And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.”
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Proverbs 10:5 KJV
“He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.”
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Colossians 3:22 KJV
“Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:”