Deceitful work - Work which deceives and disappoints the worker; in contrast with the “sure reward” of the second clause.

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Worketh a deceitful work—that is, which ends in nothing, deceiving his hopes. (Compare to Proverbs 11:7.)

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The wicked works a deceitful work Such a wicked man as before described; that neither enjoys the good things of life he h…

He who makes it his business to do good, will have a reward, as sure to him as eternal truth can make it.