Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
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 (KJV)
Proverbs 19:24 Context
21There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. 22The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. 23The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. 24A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. 25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. 26He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. 27Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
"A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again." Proverbs 19:24 KJV Similar Verses Save
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Translation Details 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.
Other Translations for Proverbs 19:24
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 19:24
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 19:24
19:24 Bring it - To feed himself; he expects that the meat should drop into his mouth.
A slouthfull man hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not so much as bring it to his mouth againe.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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