The Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 12:27

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

5. Laxity and industry

I. LAXITY GOES EMPTY HANDED. The proverb seems to call up the image of a hunter who is too lazy to pursue the game.

II. INDUSTRY IS ITSELF A CAPITAL. Toil is as good as treasure; such seems to the force of the proverb. And we may be reminded of the parable of the farmer who indicated to his sons the treasure in the field; their persevering toil in digging led to their enrichment.—J.

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