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
Natalija-Serbian, Croatian, Slovene, Macedonian
Benson['bensn]
Steinar-Norwegian
Morgan['mɔ:gən]
Swain[swein]
MarÍAmah-REE-ah (Spanish)Spanish, Galician, Icelandic