Proverbs 19:24
“A slouthfull man hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not so much as bring it to his mouth againe.”
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Proverbs 19:24 Context
22The desire of a man is his kindnesse: and a poore man is better then a lyar. 23The feare of the Lord tendeth to life, and he that hath it shall abide satisfied: he shall not be visited with euill. 24A slouthfull man hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not so much as bring it to his mouth againe. 25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; and reprooue one that hath vnderstanding, and he will vnderstand knowledge. 26He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a sonne that causeth shame, and bringeth reproch.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 19:24
A slothful [man] hideth his hand in [his] bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
- King James Version
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish, {But} will not even bring it back to his mouth.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The hater of work puts his hand deep into the basin, and will not even take it to his mouth again.
- Basic English Bible
A sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not even bring it to his mouth again.
- Darby Bible
A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
- Webster's Bible
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
- World English Bible
The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his mouth he bringeth it not back.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not so much as bring it back to his mouth.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 19:24
19:24 Bring it - To feed himself; he expects that the meat should drop into his mouth.