See in Reader
930 B
There is a way that seems right to a man
The writer speaks of a person's conduct or behavior as if it were a road on which the person is traveling. AT: "A person thinks that the way he is living is right" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
but its end is the way to death
The word "its" refers to "way" in the previous line. This "way" is the road that leads to death.
The laborer's appetite works for him
The writer speaks of the appetite as if it were a person who works on behalf of the laborer. This means that the person who labors is motivated by his desire to eat. AT: "The laborer works to satisfy his appetite" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification)
his hunger urges him on
The writer speaks of "hunger" as if it were a person who urges the laborer to continue working. AT: "he keeps on working because he is hungry" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification)