What does Proverbs 13:4 mean?

Proverbs 13:4 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 13:4 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

2A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.

3He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

4The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

5A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

6Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

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