Proverbs 16:26

The appetite of the laborer motivates him; indeed, his hunger drives him on.

Every person works for his own self-interests, but his desires remain unsatisfied.

If you are wise, your wisdom will assist you. If you mock, you alone will be held responsible.

In hard work there is always profit, but too much chattering leads to poverty.

Also, make it your goal to live quietly, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you,

We did not eat anyone's food without paying for it. Instead, with toil and labor we worked night and day in order not to be a burden to any of you.

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He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.

If you are wise, your wisdom will assist you. If you mock, you alone will be held responsible.

In hard work there is always profit, but too much chattering leads to poverty.

Every person works for his own self-interests, but his desires remain unsatisfied.

Also, make it your goal to live quietly, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you,

We did not eat anyone's food without paying for it. Instead, with toil and labor we worked night and day in order not to be a burden to any of you.

If you are wise, your wisdom will assist you. If you mock, you alone will be held responsible.