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Wis 15:9
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But his care is, not that he shall labour, nor that his life is short, but he striveth with the goldsmiths and silversmiths: and he endeavoureth to do like the workers in brass, and counteth it a glory to make vain things.
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I Cor 9:25
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And every one that striveth for the mastery, refraineth himself from all things: and they indeed that they may receive a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible one.
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II Tim 2:5
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For he also that striveth for the mastery, is not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
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