Bible Verses About Work & Labor for Entering Retirement

"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ."

"In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury."

"For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat."

"He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding."

"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."

"Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest."

"Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth."

"The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat."

"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."

"And the Lord God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it."

"They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing."

"And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you."

"Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ."

"The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness."

"Now also when I am old and greyheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation."

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:"