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Diligence Over Riches
Commentators agree that this proverb champions the hardworking poor over the wealthy who lack integrity. Through diligent labor, even a small field ('tillage of the poor') can produce an abundance of food. This highlights God's blessing on honest work, which can be more fruitful than riches acquired or managed unjustly.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 13:23
18th Century
Theologian
The contrast is the ever recurring one between honest poverty and dishonest wealth. “The new-plowed field of the poor is much food, but there a…
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 13:23
19th Century
Bishop
Tillage. — Properly, the newly-made field, on which much labour has been expended. The poor hardworking man, by God’s ble…
John Gill
On Proverbs 13:23
17th Century
Pastor
Much food [is in] the tillage of the poor
The poor are generally employed in tilling land; from whose labours in plo…
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 13:23
17th Century
Minister
The poor, yet industrious, thrive, though in a simple manner, while those who have great riches are often brought to poverty for lack of judgment.<…