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The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 5. Sluggard. Hebrew “hasty man,” as the slothful is ironically styled. He would see his desires accomplished without labouring; and will never stick to work. This levity is most injurious to his advancement.
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