בָּקַשׁ

From LSJ

Πένητας ἀργοὺς οὐ τρέφει ῥᾳθυμία → Desidia nescit educare pauperem → Den trägen Armen nährt nicht seine Arbeitsscheu

Menander, Monostichoi, 460

English (Strong)

a primitive root; to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after: ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure, (make) request, require, seek (for).