Proverbs 16:26
The appetite of laborers works for them; their hunger drives them on.
In context
23 The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction. 24 Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
25 There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death. 26 The appetite of laborers works for them; their hunger drives them on. 27 A scoundrel plots evil, and on their lips it is like a scorching fire. 28 A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.
29 A violent person entices their neighbor and leads them down a path that is not good.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 16:26 in the KJV
He that laboureth laboureth for himself; For his mouth craveth it of him.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 16:26 in the ESV
A worker’s appetite works for him; his mouth urges him on.