The Bible teaches that business should be rooted in integrity. Honesty builds trust, which is essential for lasting success. Fairness in dealings reflects respect for others. Hard work is valued, leading to prosperity and growth. Generosity in business creates a positive impact. By following these principles, business becomes a force for good.
Below is our full list of bible verses on business (King James Version – KJV) provided in ranked order.
Most Popular Bible Verses About Business
Deuteronomy 8:18
“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.”
Related Themes: Money Finances Sovereignty Prosperity
Proverbs 11:1
“1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.”
Related Themes: Abomination Money Abomination Telling The Truth
Colossians 3:23
“23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”
Related Themes: Creativity Attitude Laziness Money
Leviticus 19:13
“13 Thou shalt not defraud thy neighbour, neither rob him: the wages of him that is hired shall not abide with thee all night until the morning.”
Related Themes: Money Stealing Trespassing Finances
Colossians 3:17
“17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”
Related Themes: Attitude Gratitude Thankfulness Dedication
Proverbs 10:4
“4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.”
Proverbs 16:3
“3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.”
Proverbs 21:5
“5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.”
Related Themes: Money Finances Setting Goals Planning
Ecclesiastes 9:10
“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.”
Related Themes: Hell Diligence Laziness Procrastination
Proverbs 13:11
“11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.”
Proverbs 22:29
“29 Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.”
Related Themes: Creativity Diligence Excellence Education
Proverbs 16:8
“8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.”
Proverbs 13:4
“4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.”
Related Themes: Laziness Idleness Money Procrastination
Psalm 112:5
“5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.”
Related Themes: Money Justice Generosity Kindness
Luke 16:10
“10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.”
Mark 8:36
“36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?”
Romans 12:2
“2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
Related Themes: Complaining Lust Creativity Attitude
Psalm 15:1-5
“1 A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.4 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.5 He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.”
Related Themes: Gossip Telling The Truth Morals
Jeremiah 22:13
“13 Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by wrong; that useth his neighbour’s service without wages, and giveth him not for his work;”
Jeremiah 29:11
“11 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.”
Related Themes: Hope New Beginnings Patience Frustration Life
James 5:4
“4 Behold, the hire of the labourers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of sabaoth.”
Proverbs 22:16
“16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.”
Related Themes: Money Homelessness Finances Serving The Poor
Exodus 35:35
“35 Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of work, of the engraver, and of the cunning workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of them that do any work, and of those that devise cunning work.”
Related Themes: Creativity
2 Timothy 1:7
“7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
Related Themes: Fear Self Confidence Bullying Self-Control
Matthew 6:24
“24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”
Leviticus 19:10
“10 And thou shalt not glean thy vineyard, neither shalt thou gather every grape of thy vineyard; thou shalt leave them for the poor and stranger: I am the LORD your God.”
Related Themes: Strangers Homelessness Serving The Poor Hospitality
Philippians 4:6
“6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
Related Themes: Patience Prayer Loneliness Nervousness Worry
Proverbs 22:1
“1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.”
Related Themes: Reputation Money Finances Reputation
Leviticus 19:11
“11 Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.”
Related Themes: Stealing Telling The Truth Lying Gossip
Joshua 1:9
“9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
Related Themes: Frustration Courage Self Confidence Fear
