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Reformed 1871 · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Prov 10:4

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, on Prov 10:4

Prov 10:4 · Douay-Rheims
“The slothful hand hath wrought poverty: but the hand of the industrious getteth riches. He that trusteth to lies feedeth the winds: and the same runneth after birds that fly away.”
On this verse:
“slack--literally, "deceitful," failing of its purpose (compare Hos 7:16). maketh rich--(compare Pro 10:22).”

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