Proverbs 14:23

There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of Proverbs 14

One song meets this passage

  • “If I work hard at it, I'll be where I wanna be”

    I Can · Nas

    resonates with Proverbs 14:23

    The song's refrain affirms diligent effort bearing fruit, echoing this proverb's praise of hard work over empty talk.

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