lack of motivation

The 15 most-voted verses about lack of motivation, from 11 books, ranked by the OpenBible.info community.

Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Galatians 6:9 (BSB)

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Galatians 6:9 (KJV)

Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season if we don’t give up.

Galatians 6:9 (WEB)

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

Philippians 4:13 (BSB)

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Philippians 4:13 (KJV)

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:13 (WEB)

There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

Proverbs 14:23 (BSB)

In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.

Proverbs 14:23 (KJV)

In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

Proverbs 14:23 (WEB)

Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

1 Peter 5:7 (BSB)

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

1 Peter 5:7 (WEB)

The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.

Proverbs 13:4 (BSB)

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

Proverbs 13:4 (KJV)

The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

Proverbs 13:4 (WEB)

Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

Romans 12:11 (BSB)

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

Romans 12:11 (KJV)

not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord,

Romans 12:11 (WEB)

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

1 Corinthians 15:58 (BSB)

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:58 (KJV)

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:58 (WEB)

Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.

Psalm 37:5 (BSB)

Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring [it] to pass.

Psalm 37:5 (KJV)

Commit your way to the LORD. Trust also in him, and he will do this:

Psalm 37:5 (WEB)

The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

Proverbs 12:24 (BSB)

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

Proverbs 12:24 (KJV)

The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

Proverbs 12:24 (WEB)

The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.

Proverbs 20:4 (BSB)

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; [therefore] shall he beg in harvest, and [have] nothing.

Proverbs 20:4 (KJV)

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing.

Proverbs 20:4 (WEB)

Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.

Ecclesiastes 9:10 (BSB)

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.

Ecclesiastes 9:10 (KJV)

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor plan, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, where you are going.

Ecclesiastes 9:10 (WEB)

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Matthew 6:33 (BSB)

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Matthew 6:33 (KJV)

But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

Matthew 6:33 (WEB)

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.

1 Corinthians 10:13 (BSB)

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear [it.]

1 Corinthians 10:13 (KJV)

No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

1 Corinthians 10:13 (WEB)

Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,

Colossians 3:23 (BSB)

And what soever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

Colossians 3:23 (KJV)

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,

Colossians 3:23 (WEB)

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

James 1:12 (BSB)

Blessed [is] the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

James 1:12 (KJV)

Blessed is a person who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord promised to those who love him.

James 1:12 (WEB)

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