Proverbs 19:24
A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
*A slouthfull man hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not so much as bring it to his mouth againe.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap.15.19. & 26.13. and 15.
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- Proverbs 15:19Rank 1 from verse 24
- Proverbs 26:13–16Rank 2 from verse 24
13The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
14As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
15The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
16The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
13*The slothfull man sayth, There is a lion in the way, a lion is in the streets.
14 As the doore turneth vpon his hinges: so doeth the slothfull vpon his bedde.
15*‖The slothfull hideth his hand in his bosome, it grieueth him to bring it againe to his mouth.
16The sluggard is wiser in his owne conceit, then seuen men that can render a reason.
- Proverbs 6:9–10Rank 3 from verse 24
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 24:30–34Rank 4 from verse 24
30I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
31And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
32Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.
33Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
34So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.
30I went by the field of the slouthfull, and by the vineyard of the man voyd of vnderstanding:
31And loe, it was all growen ouer with thornes, and nettles had couered the face thereof, and the stone wall therof was broken downe:
32†Then I saw, and considered it well, I looked vpon it, and receiued instruction.
33* Yet a little sleepe, a little slumber, a little folding of the handes to sleepe:
34†So shall thy pouertie come, as one that traueileth, and thy want, as an armed man.
- Mark 14:20Rank 5 from verse 24
- Proverbs 12:27Rank 6 from verse 24
- Proverbs 19:15Rank 7 from verse 24
- Matthew 26:23Rank 8 from verse 24
- Psalms 74:11Rank 9 from verse 24
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Proverbs 19:24
Lazy, idle, sluggish, negligent, or slow and unwilling to act or labour.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Conceals, keeps from sight or knowledge, or lies concealed.
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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: The bodily opening used for eating, breathing, and speaking. Sense 2: The opening or entrance of a thing. Sense 3: Speech, utterance, or the agency of speaking.
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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.
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19:23The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
19:23The feare of the LORD tendeth to life, and he that hath it shall abide satisfied: he shall not be visited with euill.
19:24A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
19:24*A slouthfull man hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not so much as bring it to his mouth againe.
Selected passage19:25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
19:25*†Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; and reprooue one that hath vnderstanding, and he will vnderstand knowledge.