4 Poor 'is' he who is working—a slothful hand, And the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

5 Whoso is gathering in summer 'is' a wise son, Whoso is sleeping in harvest 'is' a son causing shame.

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.