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The Reward of Diligence
Commentators agree that this verse presents a clear principle: diligent labor leads to provision. Matthew Henry summarizes it as the path to living comfortably. John Gill notes the Hebrew implies being 'filled' or 'satisfied' with bread, emphasizing the abundance that comes from hard work.
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Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 28:19
19th Century
Bishop
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread. —The curse of Genesis 3:17-19 is, in God’s mercy, turned into a bles…
John Gill
On Proverbs 28:19
17th Century
Pastor
He that tills his land shall have plenty of bread
Or, "shall he filled" or "satisfied with bread" F19 : s…
Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 28:19
17th Century
Minister
Those who are diligent follow the path to live comfortably.