Verse 26

The desire of the working man is working for him, for his need of food is driving him on.

Referenced Verses

• Eccl 6:7 : 7 All the work of man is for his mouth, and still he has a desire for food.
• 1 Thess 4:11-12 : 11 And that you may take pride in being quiet and doing your business, working with your hands as we gave you orders; 12 That you may be respected by those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.
• 2 Thess 3:8-9 : 8 And we did not take food from any man for nothing, but were working hard night and day not to be a trouble to any of you: 9 Not because we have not the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, so that you might do the same. 10 For even when we were with you we gave you orders, saying, If any man does no work, let him not have food. 11 For it has come to our ears that there are some among you whose behaviour is uncontrolled, who do no work at all, but are over-interested in the business of others. 12 Now to such we give orders and make request in the Lord Jesus, that, working quietly, they get their living.
• Prov 9:12 : 12 If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; if your heart is full of pride, you only will have the pain of it.
• Prov 14:23 : 23 In all hard work there is profit, but talk only makes a man poor.