Proverbs 21:25

American Standard Version

The desire of the sluggard killeth him; For his hands refuse to labor.

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Proverbs 21:25 in other translations

The desire of the sluggard kills him,
for his hands refuse to labor.

Proverbs 21:25 · World English Bible

Proverbs 21:25 in context

  1. 23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.
  2. 24The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name; He worketh in the arrogance of pride.
  3. 25The desire of the sluggard killeth him; For his hands refuse to labor.
  4. 26There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
  5. 27The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind!