What does the Bible say about overwork?

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

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Bible verses about overwork

1. Psalms 127:1 — [A Song of degrees for Solomon.] Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. 7 votes
2. 1 Corinthians 14:40 — Let all things be done decently and in order. 5 votes
3. Matthew 6:19 — Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 4 votes
4. Luke 12:15 — And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. 4 votes
5. Hebrews 13:5 — Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 4 votes
6. 1 Timothy 6:10 — For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 3 votes
7. James 4:3 — Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts. 3 votes
8. Deuteronomy 8:18 — But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day. 2 votes
9. Matthew 19:21 — Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. 2 votes
10. Mark 2:27 — And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath: 2 votes
11. 1 Peter 4:8 — And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 2 votes

Where these verses are

Matthew (2), Deuteronomy (1), Psalms (1), Mark (1), Luke (1), 1 Corinthians (1), 1 Timothy (1), Hebrews (1), James (1), 1 Peter (1)

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Topical Bible data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/topics/), CC BY 4.0. Votes reflect how many readers judged each verse relevant; they are not a doctrinal ranking. Verse text: King James Version.