Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:4

Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · Matthew Henry · CC0 1.0 Universal

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.

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