Proverbs 19:24
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A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.
In other translations
A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.
Hebrew words
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Related verses
- Proverbs 15:19The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
- Proverbs 6:9-109 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? 10 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:9 How long will you lie there, O slacker? When will you get up from your sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest,
- Proverbs 26:13-1613 The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. 14 As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. 15 The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. 16 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.13 The slacker says, “A lion is in the road! A fierce lion roams the public square!” 14 As a door turns on its hinges, so the slacker turns on his bed. 15 The slacker buries his hand in the dish; it wearies him to bring it back to his mouth. 16 The slacker is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly.
- Proverbs 24:30-3430 I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; 31 And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down. 32 Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction. 33 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:30 I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment. 31 Thorns had grown up everywhere, thistles had covered the ground, and the stone wall was broken down. 32 I observed and took it to heart; I looked and received instruction: 33 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest,
- Proverbs 19:15Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.
- Mark 14:20And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish.He answered, “It is one of the Twelve—the one who is dipping his hand into the bowl with Me.
- Proverbs 12:27The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
- Matthew 26:23And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.Jesus answered, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with Me will betray Me.
- Psalm 74:11Why withdrawest thou thy hand, even thy right hand? pluck it out of thy bosom.Why do You withdraw Your strong right hand? Stretch it out to destroy them!
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