Today we will be dealing with 25 bible verses about success and hard work. Success and hard work are two intertwined words. Hard work birth Success. The scripture lays more emphasis on hard work in the book of Proverbs 22:29 Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men. The scripture admonished that when a man is diligent in his work, he will stand before kings and not mere men. The concept of standing in front of Kings means great success. That means hard work translates into success, as such, whoever doesn’t work can’t be successful.
Nevertheless, not all hard work leads to success. There are so many believers working tirelessly but have little or nothing to show for it. This could be mean they are only using strength and not working smart or they are being hindered by powers and forces. That’s why the scripture said it is not of him that willeth and runneth but of God that showeth mercy. To know how to work hard and work smart for success to come, the Bible offers countless verses that teach on hard work and success. We have compiled a list of 25 bible verses about success and hard work.
1. Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
2. Colossians 3:23-24
Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.
3. Romans 12:11-12
Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.
4. 2 Timothy 2:6-7
And hardworking farmers should be the first to enjoy the fruit of their labor. Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you understand all these things.
5. Proverbs 10:4-5
Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth. He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
6. Proverbs 28:19-20
A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies ends up in poverty. The trustworthy person will get a rich reward, but a person who wants quick riches will get into trouble.
7. Psalm 127:1-2
Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
8. Acts 20:35
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.
9. 2 Thessalonians 3:11-12
We hear that some people in your group refuse to work. They are doing nothing except being busy in the lives of others. Our instruction to them is to stop bothering others, to start working and earn their own food. It is by the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ that we are urging them to do this.
10. Psalm 1:1-3
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.
11. Proverbs 16:3
Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
12. 1 Kings 2:3
and observe what the LORD your God requires: Walk in obedience to him, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and regulations, as written in the Law of Moses. Do this so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go.
13. Matthew 16:26-27
What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father’s glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what they have done.
14. Luke 16:10-11
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. 11 So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?
15. Romans 12:2
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
16. Deuteronomy 8:18
But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.
17. Psalm 37:4
Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
18. Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
19. Joshua 1:8
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
20. John 16:33
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
21. Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
22. Ecclesiastes 5:3
For a dream comes with much business, and a fool’s voice with many words.
23. John 7:18
Whoever speaks on their own does so to gain personal glory, but he who seeks the glory of the one who sent him is a man of truth; there is nothing false about him.
24. Matthew 6:33
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
25. Proverbs 2:7
He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless.
