Bible Verses about “working too much”
The Bible contains 11 verses about working too much across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,”
“Be careful that you don't let anyone rob you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the elements of the world, and not after Christ.”
“knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.”
“Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor.”
“It is vain for you to rise up early, to stay up late, eating the bread of toil; for he gives sleep to his loved ones.”
“I can of myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is righteous; because I don't seek my own will, but the will of my Father who sent me.”
“Better is a handful, with quietness, than two handfuls with labor and chasing after wind.”
“Then I saw all the labor and achievement that is the envy of a man's neighbor. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.”
“There is one who is alone, and he has neither son nor brother. There is no end to all of his labor, neither are his eyes satisfied with wealth. "For whom then, do I labor, and deprive my soul of enjoyment?" This also is vanity. Yes, it is a miserable business.”
“The fool folds his hands together and ruins himself.”
“Then I returned and saw vanity under the sun.”