KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE
Proverbs 26:14
One verse, with its study helps gathered in one place.
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.
ENSURE CONTEXTUALIZATION
Add surrounding context
Extend this passage one adjacent verse at a time.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS VERSE?
Ask a Local Pastor
Find a nearby pastor committed to holding fast the faithful word, then use the public contact information to begin a real conversation. Nothing is sent or stored for you.
DEFINED WORDS
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)
SCRIPTURE WITH SCRIPTURE
Cross References
Choose how far to extend the reference list.
From verse 14
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study12That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study27The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study33Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
- Study this reference
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:
CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION
Still have questions? Ask a Local Pastor.
See public contact information for nearby churches. You decide whether to call, email, or visit.