27 The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.

28 In the path of righteousness 'is' life, And in the way of 'that' path 'is' no death!

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 12:27-28

Commentary on Proverbs 12:27

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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.

Commentary on Proverbs 12:28

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The way of religion is a straight, plain way; it is the way of righteousness. There is not only life at the end, but life in the way; all true comfort.