"Issachar is no better than a donkey That lies stretched out between its saddlebags.

But he sees that the resting place is good And that the land is delightful. So he bends his back to carry the load And is forced to work as a slave.

Better to eat a dry crust of bread with peace of mind than have a banquet in a house full of trouble.

Maybe so, but it is better to have only a little, with peace of mind, than be busy all the time with both hands, trying to catch the wind.

If you used to rob, you must stop robbing and start working, in order to earn an honest living for yourself and to be able to help the poor.

Make it your aim to live a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to earn your own living, just as we told you before.

for kings and all others who are in authority, that we may live a quiet and peaceful life with all reverence toward God and with proper conduct.

We did not accept anyone's support without paying for it. Instead, we worked and toiled; we kept working day and night so as not to be an expense to any of you.

Give us day by day the food we need.