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Proverbs 10:4
He becometh poor that dealethwith a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

Proverbs 12:11,24
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vainpersons is void of understanding…

Proverbs 26:13
The slothfulman saith,There is a lion in the way; a lionis in the streets.

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Proverbs 2:2-9
So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom,and apply thine heart to understanding; …

Proverbs 8:34
Blessedis the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.

John 6:27
Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.

made

Proverbs 11:25
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

Proverbs 28:25
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

Psalm 92:14
They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing;

but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied
This part of the verse underscores the rewards of diligence and perseverance. The diligent person is one who applies themselves consistently and with purpose, leading to fulfillment and satisfaction. In the biblical narrative, diligence is often associated with wisdom and righteousness (Proverbs 10:4,Proverbs 12:24). The satisfaction mentioned here is not merely material but also spiritual and emotional, aligning with the biblical teaching that true contentment comes from living according to God's principles (Philippians 4:11-13). The diligent are often seen as stewards of God's creation, reflecting the image of God in their work ethic and integrity. This phrase can also be seen as a type of Christ, who exemplified perfect diligence in His earthly ministry, fulfilling His mission with complete dedication and ultimately finding satisfaction in doing the will of the Father (John 4:34).

Proverbs 13 contrasts the outcomes of wise versus foolish choices. Verse 4 zeroes in on the inner life and outward results of laziness versus diligence, echoing the book’s larger theme that God‐given wisdom shapes practical living (seeProverbs 1:7;Proverbs 10:1).

• “The slacker craves” points to desire without effort.

•Proverbs 21:25 observes, “The craving of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to work.”

• Desire alone is not condemned—unchecked desire coupled with refusal to act is.

• “Yet has nothing” speaks both materially and spiritually.

–Proverbs 10:4: “Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.”

–2 Thessalonians 3:10: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.”

• Emptiness is the direct, just outcome ordained by God’s orderly world (Galatians 6:7).

• “Soul” (Hebrew nephesh) refers to the whole inner person. God ties fulfillment to faithful effort.

•Proverbs 12:27: “A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possessions.”

•Colossians 3:23: “Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men.”

• “Fully satisfied” implies overflowing contentment, not mere sufficiency.

–Proverbs 12:14: “From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands rewards him.”

–1 Corinthians 15:58: steadfast labor in the Lord “is not in vain.”

• God honors diligence with provision, peace, and usefulness in His kingdom.

• Treat work—paid or unpaid—as stewardship of talents God entrusts.

• Set realistic goals, then prayerfully act (Proverbs 16:3).

• Guard against procrastination by starting tasks promptly (Proverbs 24:30-34).

• Celebrate results as God’s gracious reward, not self‐generated merit (James 1:17).

Proverbs 13:4 draws a sharp line: lazy desire leads to empty hands and hearts, while diligent effort under God’s authority brings deep satisfaction. Scripture consistently affirms this principle, inviting believers to trust the Lord’s design and labor faithfully for His glory and their own lasting good.