Proverbs 12:27 - Homilies By E. Johnson

5. Laxity and industry

I. LAXITY GOES EMPTY HANDED . The proverb seems to call up the image of a hunter who is too lazy to pursue the game.

II. INDUSTRY IS ITSELF A CAPITAL . Toil is as good as treasure; such seems to the force of the proverb. And we may be reminded of the parable of the farmer who indicated to his sons the treasure in the field; their persevering toil in digging led to their enrichment.—J.