Proverbs 13:4
4 The hater of work does not get his desires, but the soul of the hard workers will be made fat.
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4 The hater of work does not get his desires, but the soul of the hard workers will be made fat.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 13:4
Commentary on Proverbs 13:4
(Read Proverbs 13:4)
The slothful desire the gains the diligent get, but hate the pains the diligent take; therefore they have nothing. This is especially true as to the soul.