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Proverbs 19:24

World English Bible

The sluggard buries his hand in the dish;
he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

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Proverbs 19:24 in other translations

The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

Proverbs 19:24 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 19:24 in context

  1. 22That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness.
    A poor man is better than a liar.
  2. 23The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment;
    he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
  3. 24The sluggard buries his hand in the dish;
    he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
  4. 25Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence;
    rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
  5. 26He who robs his father and drives away his mother,
    is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.