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Proverbs 19:24
A slothful [man] hideth his hand in [his] bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
Proverbs 19:24 · Webster Bible
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Proverbs 19:24 in other translations
A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
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In context
21 [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
22 The desire of a man [is] his kindness: and a poor man [is] better than a liar.
23 The fear of the LORD [tendeth] to life: and [he that hath it] shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24 A slothful [man] hideth his hand in [his] bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25 Smite a scorner and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.
26 He that wasteth [his] father, [and] chaseth away [his] mother, [is] a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction [that causeth] to err from the words of knowledge.
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