4 The soul of the slothful is desiring, and hath not. And the soul of the diligent is made fat.

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.