Under tribute - The comparison is probably suggested by the contrast between the condition of a conquered race (Judges 1:30–33) …

Under tribute.— Like the descendants of the Amorites and other former inhabitants of Canaan, by whose forced labour Solomon execut…

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule
"Shall become rich", so Jarchi interprets it, according to ([Reference Prov…

Those who will not take pains in an honest calling, living by tricks and dishonesty, are paltry and base.