Proverbs 16:26

New Century Version

The workers’ hunger helps them, because their desire to eat makes them work.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 6:7

People work just to feed themselves, but they never seem to get enough to eat.

Proverbs 14:23

Those who work hard make a profit, but those who only talk will be poor.

Proverbs 9:12

The wise person is rewarded by wisdom, but whoever makes fun of wisdom will suffer for it.”

Proverbs 16:25

Some people think they are doing right, but in the end it leads to death.

Proverbs 16:27

Useless people make evil plans, and their words are like a burning fire.