4 A sluggard's appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
4 The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.
4 Indolence wants it all and gets nothing; the energetic have something to show for their lives.
4 The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.
4 Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper.
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.