


Proverbs 19:24
Bible Versions
¶ A slothful [man] hideth his hand in [his] bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
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.
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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.