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He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, But he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
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The Wisdom of Honest Work
Commentators like Matthew Henry emphasize that the verse presents diligent, practical labor as a mark of wisdom. Following an honest calling is not something to be looked down upon; rather, God's grace teaches believers to value work and to disdain only sin. The promise is that consistent effort in one's own field leads to provision.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The contrast continues between the life of industry and that of the idle, “vain person” of the “baser sort” (the Raca of Matthew 5:22). We…
19th Century
Anglican
Vain persons. —Or, things, such as searching for hid treasures (Proverbs 2:4).
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread This was man's work in innocence; this he was doomed to do wi…
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It is a person's wisdom to mind their business, and follow an honest calling. But it is folly to neglect business; and the grace of God teaches peo…
