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the laborer is worthy of his hire

the laborer is worthy of his hire

Workers should or deserve to be paid. The phrase comes from the Bible. You did a fine job in the stables, Edgar. I have some money for you, as the laborer is worthy of his hire.
See also: hire, of, worthy

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
HellÄHEL-laFinnish
Akbar['ækba:]
Ona (2)-Catalan
Antigonean-TIG-ə-nee (English)Greek Mythology
Keren-Hebrew
Kumikokoo-mee-koJapanese
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