John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 21:5
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness ,.... A man that is thoughtful and studious, and wisely forms schemes in his mind, and diligently pursues them; the issue of it is, generally speaking, prosperity and plenty: such a man is usually thriving and flourishing; and this holds good in things spiritual, as well as in things temporal, Matthew 25:29 ; but of everyone that is hasty only to want ; that is in haste to be rich, and is resolved to be so, right or wrong, he... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 21:5
Here is, 1. The way to be rich. If we would live plentifully and comfortably in the world, we must be diligent in our business, and not shrink from the toil and trouble of it, but prosecute it closely, improving all advantages and opportunities for it, and doing what we do with all our might; yet we must not be hasty in it, nor hurry ourselves and others with it, but keep doing fair and softly, which, we say, goes far in a day. With diligence there must be contrivance. The thoughts of the... read more