Proverbs 16:26
A worker’s appetite works for him because his hunger drives him onward.
BSB
ASV
The appetite of the laboring man laboreth for him; For his mouth urgeth him thereto.
KJV
He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
He that laboreth - literally, as in the margin, i. e., “The desire of the laborer labors for him” (or, helps him in his work), “for his mouth urges him on.” Hunger of some kind is the spring of all hearty labor. Without that the man would sit down and take his ease. So also, unless there is a hunger in the soul, craving to be fed, there can be no true labor after righteousness and wisdom (compare Mat 5:6).
The walk8
Follow this verse’s cross-references two steps out. Each card is a verse this one points to, and beneath it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several different paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it. Every stop shows its own words, and every stop is a page.
Through
Proverbs 14:23There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
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The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.”
For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words.
Through
Ecclesiastes 6:7All a man’s labor is for his mouth, yet his appetite is never satisfied.
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Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of…
Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain.
Through
Proverbs 9:12If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage; but if you scoff, you alone will bear the consequences.
leads to
“Can a man be of use to God? Can even a wise man benefit Him?
