ESV Reformation Study Bible – Pr 14:4
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Pr 14:4

14:4 clean. It is unclear whether the Hebrew means that the trough is “clean,” or full of “grain,” as a result of being unused. In either case, the minor benefit of the unused trough must be weighed against the nothing that is produced when no oxen are working. Expenses must be accepted if anything is to be accomplished.