What does the Bible say about boredom?

20 verses about boredom, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about boredom

Proverbs 19:15 — Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. 10 votes
Ecclesiastes 2:24 — There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God. 8 votes
Matthew 28:18 — And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 8 votes
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. 7 votes
2 Timothy 2:15 — Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 7 votes
2 Timothy 2:22 — Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 6 votes
Colossians 3:23 — And what soever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 5 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:18 — In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 5 votes
Proverbs 13:4 — The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. 3 votes
2 Corinthians 10:5 — Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; 3 votes
Psalms 34:18 — The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. 2 votes
John 10:10 — The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. 2 votes
Galatians 6:8 — For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. 2 votes
Ephesians 5:18 — And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 2 votes
Philippians 4:12 — I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 2 votes
Colossians 4:2 — Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; 2 votes
1 Timothy 5:13 — And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not. 2 votes
1 Timothy 6:6 — But godliness with contentment is great gain. 2 votes
James 1:2 — My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 2 votes
James 4:15 — For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that. 2 votes

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Proverbs (2), Ecclesiastes (2), Colossians (2), 1 Timothy (2), 2 Timothy (2), James (2), Psalms (1), Matthew (1), John (1), 2 Corinthians (1), Galatians (1), Ephesians (1) and 2 more

What does the Bible say about boredom?

Bible verses about boredom

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