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Proverbs 21:25
The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work.
Proverbs 21:25 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence.
23 Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.
24 Proud, haughty, scorner is his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride.
25 The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work.
26 All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination, Much more when in wickedness he bringeth it.
28 A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh.
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