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No one who serves as a soldier entangles himself with the affairs of life, because he wants to please the one who has chosen him to be a soldier.

And also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he has competed lawfully.

The farmer must labor before he receives the fruits.

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No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown(A) except by competing according to the rules. The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.(B)

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