Proverbs 26:14
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As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.As a door turns on its hinges, so the slacker turns on his bed.
In other translations
As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.As a door turns on its hinges, so the slacker turns on his bed.
Hebrew words
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Related verses
- Hebrews 6:12That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
- Proverbs 12:24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
- Proverbs 24:33Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest,
- 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.
- 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,
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