Matthew Poole and continuators on Proverbs 16:26

26 He that laboureth, laboureth for himself , for his mouth craveth it of him .

For his own use and benefit. The scope of the Proverb is to commend and press diligence in a Man's calling, and to condemn idleness.

Heb. boweth to him, as a suppliant, beggeth him to labour that it may have somthing to put into it for its own comfort, and for the nourishment of the whole Body.

Marginal references: Eccles. 6. 7.; Heb. the Soul of him that laboureth.; Heb. boweth unto him.