Proverbs 16:26

The person who labors, labors for himself, For his hungry mouth drives him on.

Surrounding context

16:25 There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.

16:26 The person who labors, labors for himself, For his hungry mouth drives him on.

16:27 An ungodly man digs up evil, And it is on his lips like a burning fire.

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