KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE
Proverbs 26:13–16
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Proverbs 26:13
13The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
13*The slothfull man sayth, There is a lion in the way, a lion is in the streets.
- Chap. 22.13.
Proverbs 26:14
14As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
14 As the doore turneth vpon his hinges: so doeth the slothfull vpon his bedde.
Proverbs 26:15
15The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
15*‖The slothfull hideth his hand in his bosome, it grieueth him to bring it againe to his mouth.
- Or he is weary.
- Chap.19.24.
Proverbs 26:16
16The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
16The sluggard is wiser in his owne conceit, then seuen men that can render a reason.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 26:13
Inactive; sluggish; lazy; indolent; idle.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
A large, powerful wild cat; figuratively, one fierce or strong.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
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Proverbs 26:14
Turns; changes direction, returns, converts, or changes from one state or course to another.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Inactive; sluggish; lazy; indolent; idle.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
A place for rest or sleep; also the marriage bed or a place in which something lies. As a verb, to place or lie in a bed.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
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Proverbs 26:15
Inactive; sluggish; lazy; indolent; idle.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
To conceal or keep from sight or knowledge; to lie concealed. As a noun, an animal skin.
Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)
The part of the body at the end of the arm; figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
The opening used for eating and speaking; also an opening, edge, command, or testimony by extension.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
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Proverbs 26:16
A person habitually lazy, idle and inactive; a drone.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Having greater wisdom, discernment, or sound judgment.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Belonging to oneself; peculiar or proper to the person or thing named.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
Conception, idea, or notion.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893
The number following six and preceding eight.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · KJV usage (PCE)
To return; to pay back. To give.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)
A ground or cause; understanding or judgment; to think, discuss, or argue.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893
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From verse 13
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Open the full verse study13The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.
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Open the full verse study15Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
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Open the full verse study19The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
From verse 14
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Open the full verse study12That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
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Open the full verse study24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
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Open the full verse study27The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
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Open the full verse study33Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
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Open the full verse study9How 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:
From verse 15
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Open the full verse study24A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
From verse 16
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Open the full verse study15But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
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Open the full verse study12Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
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Open the full verse study15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
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