What Does the Bible Say About Losers?

1 Timothy 6:10 ESV / 12 helpful votes

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.

James 5:4 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, are crying out against you, and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts.

Ephesians 4:28 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.

Proverbs 26:12 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 15:27 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live.

2 Timothy 3:2 ESV / 4 helpful votes

For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy,

Hebrews 13:5 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Proverbs 25:15 ESV / 3 helpful votes

With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone.

John 14:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Isaiah 8:20 ESV / 2 helpful votes

To the teaching and to the testimony! If they will not speak according to this word, it is because they have no dawn.

Proverbs 31:16 ESV / 2 helpful votes

She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.

Proverbs 19:20 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.

Proverbs 17:1 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife.

Proverbs 12:15 ESV / 2 helpful votes

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.

Proverbs 5:1-23 ESV / 2 helpful votes

My son, be attentive to my wisdom; incline your ear to my understanding, that you may keep discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge. For the lips of a forbidden woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil, but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword. Her feet go down to death; her steps follow the path to Sheol; ...

2 Thessalonians 3:10 ESV / 1 helpful vote

For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.

2 Corinthians 9:7 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Acts 4:32-35 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.

Acts 2:1-47 ESV / 1 helpful vote

When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. ...

Matthew 19:21 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”

Ezekiel 26:1-21 ESV / 1 helpful vote

In the eleventh year, on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, because Tyre said concerning Jerusalem, ‘Aha, the gate of the peoples is broken; it has swung open to me. I shall be replenished, now that she is laid waste,’ therefore thus says the Lord God: Behold, I am against you, O Tyre, and will bring up many nations against you, as the sea brings up its waves. They shall destroy the walls of Tyre and break down her towers, and I will scrape her soil from her and make her a bare rock. She shall be in the midst of the sea a place for the spreading of nets, for I have spoken, declares the Lord God. And she shall become plunder for the nations, ...

Isaiah 2:1-22 ESV / 1 helpful vote

The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. It shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be lifted up above the hills; and all the nations shall flow to it, and many peoples shall come, and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.” For out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. He shall judge between the nations, and shall decide disputes for many peoples; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore. O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the Lord. ...

Isaiah 1:1-31 ESV / 1 helpful vote

The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth; for the Lord has spoken: “Children have I reared and brought up, but they have rebelled against me. The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master's crib, but Israel does not know, my people do not understand.” Ah, sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, offspring of evildoers, children who deal corruptly! They have forsaken the Lord, they have despised the Holy One of Israel, they are utterly estranged. Why will you still be struck down? Why will you continue to rebel? The whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint. ...

Proverbs 31:24 ESV / 1 helpful vote

She makes linen garments and sells them; she delivers sashes to the merchant.

Proverbs 31:10-31 ESV / 1 helpful vote

An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands. She is like the ships of the merchant; she brings her food from afar. ...

Proverbs 31:1-31 ESV / 1 helpful vote

The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him: What are you doing, my son? What are you doing, son of my womb? What are you doing, son of my vows? Do not give your strength to women, your ways to those who destroy kings. It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to take strong drink, lest they drink and forget what has been decreed and pervert the rights of all the afflicted. ...

Proverbs 29:24 ESV / 1 helpful vote

The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.

Proverbs 23:1-3 ESV / 1 helpful vote

When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully what is before you, and put a knife to your throat if you are given to appetite. Do not desire his delicacies, for they are deceptive food.

Proverbs 18:14 ESV / 1 helpful vote

A man's spirit will endure sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?

Proverbs 15:1 ESV / 1 helpful vote

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 14:16 ESV / 1 helpful vote

One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.

Proverbs 8:13 ESV / 1 helpful vote

The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate.

Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Proverbs 1:19 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Such are the ways of everyone who is greedy for unjust gain; it takes away the life of its possessors.

34 Bible Verses about Losers

1 Timothy 6:10 ESV / 12 helpful votes

James 5:4 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Ephesians 4:28 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Proverbs 26:12 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Proverbs 15:27 ESV / 6 helpful votes

2 Timothy 3:2 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Hebrews 13:5 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Proverbs 25:15 ESV / 3 helpful votes

John 14:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Isaiah 8:20 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Proverbs 31:16 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Proverbs 19:20 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Proverbs 17:1 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Proverbs 12:15 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Proverbs 5:1-23 ESV / 2 helpful votes

2 Thessalonians 3:10 ESV / 1 helpful vote

2 Corinthians 9:7 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Acts 4:32-35 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Acts 2:1-47 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Matthew 19:21 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Ezekiel 26:1-21 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Isaiah 2:1-22 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Isaiah 1:1-31 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Proverbs 31:24 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Proverbs 31:10-31 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Proverbs 31:1-31 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Proverbs 29:24 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Proverbs 23:1-3 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Proverbs 18:14 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Proverbs 15:1 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Proverbs 14:16 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Proverbs 8:13 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Proverbs 1:19 ESV / 1 helpful vote

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34 Bible Verses about Losers

1 Timothy 6:10 ESV / 12 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

James 5:4 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Ephesians 4:28 ESV / 6 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 26:12 ESV / 6 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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John 14:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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1 Timothy 6:10 ESV / 12 helpful votes

James 5:4 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Ephesians 4:28 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Proverbs 26:12 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Proverbs 15:27 ESV / 6 helpful votes

2 Timothy 3:2 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Hebrews 13:5 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Proverbs 25:15 ESV / 3 helpful votes

John 14:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Isaiah 8:20 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Proverbs 31:16 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Proverbs 19:20 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Proverbs 17:1 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Proverbs 12:15 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Proverbs 5:1-23 ESV / 2 helpful votes

2 Thessalonians 3:10 ESV / 1 helpful vote

2 Corinthians 9:7 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Acts 4:32-35 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Acts 2:1-47 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Matthew 19:21 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Ezekiel 26:1-21 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Isaiah 2:1-22 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Isaiah 1:1-31 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Proverbs 31:24 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Proverbs 31:10-31 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Proverbs 31:1-31 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Proverbs 29:24 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Proverbs 23:1-3 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Proverbs 18:14 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Proverbs 15:1 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Proverbs 14:16 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Proverbs 8:13 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Proverbs 1:19 ESV / 1 helpful vote