27 A lazy life is an empty life, but "early to rise" gets the job done.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 12:27

Commentary on Proverbs 12:27

(Read Proverbs 12:27)

The slothful man makes no good use of the advantages Providence puts in his way, and has no comfort in them. The substance of a diligent man, though not great, does good to him and his family. He sees that God gives it to him in answer to prayer.