"the laborer is worthy of his hire" meaning in English

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Proverb

Etymology: Biblical. Head templates: {{head|en|proverb|head=}} the laborer is worthy of his hire, {{en-proverb}} the laborer is worthy of his hire
  1. People deserve to be rewarded for their efforts. Synonyms: the labourer is worthy of his hire
    Sense id: en-the_laborer_is_worthy_of_his_hire-en-proverb-McmwsqPJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs

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