en_tn/pro/16/26.md

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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)