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Proverbs 26:15
The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and it grieueth him to put it againe to his mouth.
Proverbs 26:15 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 26:15 in other translations
The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
The slacker buries his hand in the dish; it wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish. He is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.
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In context
12 Seest thou a man wise in his owne conceite? more hope is of a foole then of him.
13 The slouthfull man sayth, A lyon is in the way: a lyon is in the streetes.
14 As the doore turneth vpon his hinges, so doeth the slouthfull man vpon his bed.
15 The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and it grieueth him to put it againe to his mouth.
16 The sluggard is wiser in his owne conceite, then seuen men that can render a reason.
17 He that passeth by and medleth with the strife that belongeth not vnto him, is as one that taketh a dog by the eares.
18 As he that faineth himselfe mad, casteth fire brands, arrowes, and mortall things,
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