4 The hater of work will not do his ploughing because of the winter; so at the time of grain-cutting he will be requesting food and will get nothing.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 20:4

Commentary on Proverbs 20:4

(Read Proverbs 20:4)

He who labours and endures hardship in his seed-time for eternity, will be properly diligent as to his earthly business.