箴言 16:26
He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
Context
This verse from 箴言 Chapter 16 connects to 7 cross-references. 约瑟叫人将银杯藏在便雅悯袋中，追上他们按「盗窃」罪名拿回。犹大陈诉求情，愿以自身代替便雅悯为奴。
其他译本
The appetite of the laboring man laboreth for him; For his mouth urgeth him thereto.
A labouring man hath laboured for himself, For his mouth hath caused <FI>him<Fi> to bend over it.
The desire of the working man is working for him, for his need of food is driving him on.
交叉参考
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