Bible Verses About Careers
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for careers, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 193 votes, led by Proverbs 16:3. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Careers
Proverbs 16:332 votes
Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.
Ecclesiastes 9:1019 votes
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.
Luke 14:2818 votes
For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?
Romans 8:2817 votes
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.
Psalms 37:416 votes
Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Proverbs 22:2914 votes
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
Proverbs 24:314 votes
Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
Jeremiah 29:714 votes
And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the Lord for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.
Jeremiah 29:1114 votes
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.
Matthew 6:2114 votes
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Proverbs 13:2211 votes
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
Romans 12:4-810 votes
For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
What does the Bible say about careers?
Readers most often cite Proverbs 16:3 on the subject of careers. Across 193 votes, 12 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including Ecclesiastes 9:10, Luke 14:28, Romans 8:28. This page lists all 12 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.