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Bible Quotes About Careers

12 Scripture verses about careers from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Discover 12 powerful Bible verses about careers. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential life circumstances topic.

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Top 10 Bible Quotes About Careers

Psalms 37:4 — “Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
Proverbs 13:22 — “A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.”
Proverbs 16:3 — “Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. Commit: Heb. Roll”
Proverbs 22:29 — “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. mean: Heb. obscure men”
Proverbs 24:3 — “Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:”
Ecclesiastes 9:10 — “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.”
Jeremiah 29:7 — “And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.”
Jeremiah 29:11 — “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation”
Matthew 6:21 — “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”
Luke 14:28 — “For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?”

Old Testament Quotes About Careers (8)

“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”

Psalms 37:4KJV

“A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.”

Proverbs 13:22KJV

“Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. Commit: Heb. Roll”

Proverbs 16:3KJV

“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. mean: Heb. obscure men”

Proverbs 22:29KJV

“Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:”

Proverbs 24:3KJV

“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.”

Ecclesiastes 9:10KJV

“And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.”

Jeremiah 29:7KJV

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation”

Jeremiah 29:11KJV

New Testament Quotes About Careers (4)

“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”

Matthew 6:21KJV

“For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?”

Luke 14:28KJV

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

Romans 8:28KJV

“For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:”

Romans 12:4KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Careers in the Bible

What does the Bible say about careers?

The Bible contains 12 verses about careers, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding careers through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about careers?

There are 12 Bible verses about careers in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.

What is the best Bible verse about careers?

While many verses address careers, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of careers you are studying.

Where in the Bible does it talk about careers?

Careers is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 12 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.