19:23 19:23

Proverbs 19:24

19:25 19:25

Bible Versions

¶ A slothful [man] hideth his hand in [his] bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
A slothful {H6102} man hideth {H2934} his hand {H3027} in his bosom {H6747}, and will not so much as bring {H7725} it to his mouth {H6310} again {H7725}.
The lazy person buries his hand in the dish but doesn't even bother to bring it to his mouth.
The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.
The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
  • Proverbs 15:19

    ¶ The way of the slothful [man is] as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain.
  • Proverbs 6:9

    How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
  • Proverbs 6:10

    [Yet] a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
  • Proverbs 24:30

    ¶ I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
  • Proverbs 24:34

    So shall thy poverty come [as] one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.
  • Proverbs 26:13

    ¶ The slothful [man] saith, [There is] a lion in the way; a lion [is] in the streets.
  • Proverbs 26:16

    ¶ The sluggard [is] wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
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