Proverbs 14:23

Amharic (Tigrigna: Contemporary Tigrinya Bible 2024)

ኣብ ኵሉ ጻዕሪ ረብሓ ኣሎ፣ ምዝራብ ከናፍር ግና ናብ ውድቀት ጥራይ እዩ ዚምለስ።

What Does This Mean?

Proverbs 14:23 says that working hard brings profit, but just talking without action can lead to poverty. The speaker is the author of Proverbs, likely Solomon, emphasizing the value of hard work over empty talk.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a lemonade stand. If you work hard to make and sell lemonade, you'll earn money. But if you just talk about selling lemonade without actually doing it, you won't make any money. This verse is like that, telling us that we need to do the work, not just talk about it.

Historical Background

Proverbs, a book in the Old Testament, was likely written by King Solomon, known for his wisdom. This verse is part of a collection of sayings that provide guidance on living a virtuous and prosperous life. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting valued wisdom and practical guidance for daily life.

Living It Out Today

Imagine you have a goal to start a small business. Instead of just talking about your ideas, you decide to put in the hard work to create a business plan, secure funding, and launch your business. This verse reminds us that the effort we put into our goals will bring us profit and success.

Topics

• wisdom
• work
• profit
• speech
• poverty
• virtue

Related Verses

• Proverbs 10:4
• Proverbs 20:13
• Ecclesiastes 5:10
• 1 Timothy 5:8
• 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'profit' mean in this context?

In this verse, 'profit' refers to the benefits and rewards that come from hard work, not just financial gain but also the satisfaction and success that result from effort.

How can this verse help in personal growth?

This verse can inspire individuals to take action towards their goals rather than just talking about them, fostering a mindset of productivity and achievement.

What's the importance of avoiding empty talk?

Avoiding empty talk emphasizes the importance of meaningful actions over idle words, encouraging a lifestyle focused on results and tangible outcomes.

How does this verse apply to leadership?

For leaders, this verse stresses the importance of leading by example through hard work and results, rather than just giving orders or empty promises.