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Proverbs 21:25
The craving of the sluggard, killeth him, for his hands have refused to work.
Proverbs 21:25 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 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.
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In context
22 A city of heroes, doth a wise man scale, and bringeth down the strength of its confidence.
23 He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth, out of distresses, his soul.
24 A haughty insolent one—Scoffer is his name, is he that acteth in a transport of pride.
25 The craving of the sluggard, killeth him, for his hands have refused to work.
26 All the day, he greatly craveth, whereas, the righteous, giveth, and doth not spare.
27 The sacrifice of the lawless, is an abomination, how much more, when, with wickedness, he bringeth it in!
28 A false witness, shall perish, but, the man who hearkeneth, with abiding effect, shall speak.
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