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Proverbs 19:24
The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
Proverbs 19:24 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 19:24 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.
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
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In context
21 There are many devices in a man’s heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.
22 That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.
23 The fear of Jehovah tendeth to life; And he that hath it shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.
24 The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25 Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
26 He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.
27 Cease, my son, to hear instruction Only to err from the words of knowledge.
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