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Proverbs 21:25
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
Proverbs 21:25 · King James Version
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Proverbs 21:25 in other translations
The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.
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 scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
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