4 Poor is he who works with a negligent hand , But the hand of the diligent makes rich .

5 He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely , But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully .

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 10:4-5

Commentary on Proverbs 10:4

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Those who are fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, are likely to be rich in faith, and rich in good works.

Commentary on Proverbs 10:5

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Here is just blame of those who trifle away opportunities, both for here and for hereafter.