Proverbs 19:15
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
*Slouthfulnesse casteth into a deep sleepe: and an idle soule shall suffer hunger.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap. 10.4. and 20.13.
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9How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
10Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
9*How long wilt thou sleepe, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleepe?
10 Yet a little sleepe, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleepe.
- Proverbs 24:33Rank 5 from verse 15
- Romans 13:11–12Rank 6 from verse 15
11And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.
12The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
11And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleepe: for now is our saluation neerer then when we beleeued.
12The night is farre spent, the day is at hand: let vs therefore cast off the workes of darkenesse, and let vs put on the armour of light.
- Proverbs 10:4–5Rank 7 from verse 15
4He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
5He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
4*Hee becommeth poore that dealeth with a slacke hand: but the hand of the diligent, maketh rich.
5Hee that gathereth in Summer, is a wise sonne: but hee that sleepeth in haruest, is a sonne that causeth shame.
- Ephesians 5:14Rank 8 from verse 15
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Proverbs 19:15
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slothfulness
The indulgence of sloth; inactivity; the habit of idleness; laziness.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Great in depth, or a place far beneath the surface. Sense 2: The sea, an abyss of waters, or deep waters. Sense 3: Profound, hidden, or difficult to reach or understand.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: Natural bodily rest with suspended waking activity; figuratively, inattention or inactivity; or death described as sleep. Sense 2: To rest in sleep; figuratively, to lie in death.
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Sense 1: Inactive, not working, unemployed, slothful, or without useful occupation. Sense 2: Empty, fruitless, careless, unprofitable, or lacking credible effect, as of words or tales.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A living person or creature; a life or self. Sense 2: The inward self distinguished from the body. Sense 3: The seat of desire or appetite.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. To permit, allow, let, or tolerate. 2. To endure, bear, experience, undergo, or be subjected to something.
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Sense 1: The bodily craving or need for food. Sense 2: As a verb, to feel that need or earnestly desire.
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19:14House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord.
19:14*House and riches, are the inheritance of fathers; and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
19:15Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
19:15*Slouthfulnesse casteth into a deep sleepe: and an idle soule shall suffer hunger.
Selected passage19:16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
19:16*He that keepeth the commandement, keepeth his owne soule: but hee that despiseth his wayes, shall die.