Proverbs 14:23
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
In all labour there is profit,.... Or "abundance" (u); much is got by it, food, raiment, riches, wealth, wisdom, honour; either with the labour of the hands or head, and nothing is to be got without…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
The contrast between a single, thorough deed, and the mere emptiness of speech.
Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Matthew Henry
Note, 1. Working, without talking, will make men rich: In all labour of the head, or of the hand, there is profit; it will turn to some good account or other. Industrious people are generally thriving…
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