Pro 14:23 In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty.
Solomon in his wisdom was able to separate the labor of the tongue and the labor of the hands. The income was dependent on which type of labour one engaged in. There are people who talk much but they are less industrious when it comes to actualization.
This verse emphasizes the importance of putting in effort and hard work to achieve success. Without diligence and hard work, we cannot expect to attain a fruitful outcome. We need to put our energy and effort into what we do, and only then can we expect to receive the benefits of our labour ( Martin P. Mandalu Phd – The hidden wealth of Tanzania)
Diligence will push you to avoid people who do not have the same mindset as you. To him who labours, he/she will attain all fair things; satisfaction, high self esteem, recognition , good reputation etc . “Talk is cheap”, words are easy, but unless acted upon, words rarely lead to anything of value.
Further readings:
Pro 6:6-8
Col 3:23,24
Jam 2:14-26
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