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Proverbs 19:15
Sloth, falleth into a deep sleep, and, a soul that is indolent, shall famish.
Proverbs 19:15 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 19:15 in other translations
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.
Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.
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In context
12 The growl as of a young lion, is the rage of a king, but, like dew upon the grass, is his good pleasure.
13 Engulfing ruin to his father, is a son that is a dullard,—and, a continuous dripping, are the contentions of a wife.
14 House and substance, are an inheritance from one’s fathers, but, from Yahweh, cometh a wife who is prudent.
15 Sloth, falleth into a deep sleep, and, a soul that is indolent, shall famish.
16 One who guardeth the commandment, guardeth his life, he that is reckless in his ways, shall die.
17 A lender to Yahweh, is one who sheweth favour to the poor, and, his good deed, He will pay him back.
18 Correct thy son, because there is hope, yet, not so as to slay him, let thy passion be excited.
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