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Bible Quotes About Unemployment

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

Explore what the Bible says about unemployment. This collection of 14 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

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New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Unemployment

Deuteronomy 15:7 — “If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor bro...”
Psalms 37:25 — “I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.”
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 6:28 — “And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:”
Matthew 11:28 — “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
John 14:27 — “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
Romans 8:28 — “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.”
Philippians 4:6 — “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
Philippians 4:19 — “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
Hebrews 11:6 — “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”

Old Testament Quotes About Unemployment (3)

“If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:”

Deuteronomy 15:7KJV

“I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.”

Psalms 37:25KJV

“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 Unemployment (9)

“And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:”

Matthew 6:28KJV

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

Matthew 11:28KJV

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

John 14:27KJV

“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

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”

Philippians 4:6KJV

“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:19KJV

“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”

Hebrews 11:6KJV

“James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.”

James 1:1KJV

“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; temptations: or, trials”

James 1:2KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Unemployment in the Bible

What does the Bible say about unemployment?

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

How many Bible verses are about unemployment?

There are 12 Bible verses about unemployment 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 unemployment?

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

Where in the Bible does it talk about unemployment?

Unemployment 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.