Proverbs 8:22

8:22 The Lord created me as the beginning of his works,

before his deeds of long ago.

Proverbs 10:4

10:4 The one who is lazy becomes poor,

but the one who works diligently becomes wealthy.

Proverbs 16:3-4

16:3 Commit your works to the Lord,

and your plans will be established.

16:4 The Lord works everything for its own ends –

even the wicked for the day of disaster.

Proverbs 16:26

16:26 A laborer’s appetite works on his behalf,

for his hunger urges him to work.

Proverbs 26:28

26:28 A lying tongue hates those crushed by it,

and a flattering mouth works ruin.