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Proverbs 21:25
The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.
Proverbs 21:25 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 21:25 in other translations
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
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In context
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.
23 He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
24 Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man— of him who acts with excessive pride.
25 The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.
26 All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— how much more so when brought with ill intent!
28 A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.
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