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Proverbs 19:24
The hater of work puts his hand deep into the basin, and will not even take it to his mouth again.
Proverbs 19:24 · Bible in Basic English
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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 A man's heart may be full of designs, but the purpose of the Lord is unchanging.
22 The ornament of a man is his mercy, and a poor man is better than one who is false.
23 The fear of the Lord gives life: and he who has it will have need of nothing; no evil will come his way.
24 The hater of work puts his hand deep into the basin, and will not even take it to his mouth again.
25 When blows overtake the man of pride, the simple will get sense; say sharp words to the wise, and knowledge will be made clear to him.
26 He who is violent to his father, driving away his mother, is a son causing shame and a bad name.
27 A son who no longer gives attention to teaching is turned away from the words of knowledge.
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