«مِنْ تِعِبِ ارْتَاحْ»

The saying presents ease as the outcome of earlier exertion. Its two past-tense verbs state a general rule rather than report one event: whoever takes the trouble to put their matters in order, accepting hardship and effort, later enjoys calm and relief because that work is done.

It also carries an implied warning: comfort is not reached by avoiding labor. Rest gained without effort is treated as unlikely, so present strain becomes an investment rather than a pointless burden.

Suitable for encouraging someone in the middle of demanding work, or for justifying effort spent now on organizing one's affairs. It can also be said approvingly of a person who already enjoys the comfort their diligence secured.