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Proverbs 20:13

Proverbs 20:13
Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty,.... Sleep is a very great natural blessing; it is a gift of God, what nature…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Open thine eyes - Be vigilant and active. That is the secret of prosperity.

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Note, 1. Those that indulge themselves in their ease may expect to want necessaries, which should have been gotten by…