DEUT694 (Continued from [[GEN429]] Genesis 3:19 sweat PATH 151). Consequently, they said (Midrash Shocher Tov 136:25): "[Is it correct to suppose that one's provisions would be given to him] even if he sits idly? Therefore it states [this verse]: 'In all your actions that you do.'" But this does not imply that one's efforts leads to results. Rather, the effort is a prerequisite. Once one makes the effort his obligation is fulfilled and it becomes possible for the Heavenly blessings to rest upon him. He has no need to spend his days in diligence and effort, as David HaMelech, may peace be upon him, said (Tehillim 75:7-8): "For neither from the east nor from the west, nor from the wilderness comes the uplifting. For the Lord is the Judge - He will lower this one and He will elevate the other." And Shlomo HaMelech, may peace be upon him, said (Mishlei 23:4): "Do not toil for wealth and refrain from your [own] understanding." Rather, the correct way is the one of HaChasidim HaRishonim [those who practiced piety in the earlier generations], for the Torah was of primary importance and their livelihood was subordinate to it, and as a result, they were able to [successfully] pursue both. For once a person has worked a bit, from then onward he has only to place his trust in his Master and he need not worry about anything that is of a worldly nature. His mind will then remain free and his heart will be ready for the true piety and the pure Divine service.