Proverbs 19:24

King James Version 1611 (Original)

A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 15:19 : 19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
  • Prov 19:15 : 15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
  • Prov 24:30-34 : 30 I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; 31 And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down. 32 Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction. 33 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: 34 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.
  • Prov 26:13-16 : 13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. 14 As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. 15 The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. 16 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
  • Matt 26:23 : 23 And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.
  • Mark 14:20 : 20 And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish.
  • Ps 74:11 : 11 Why withdrawest thou thy hand, even thy right hand? pluck it out of thy bosom.
  • Prov 6:9-9 : 9 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? 10 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
  • Prov 12:27 : 27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 26:13-16
    4 verses
    94%

    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.

  • Prov 19:15-16
    2 verses
    81%

    15Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

    16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.

  • Prov 21:24-26
    3 verses
    79%

    24Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

    25The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

    26He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

  • Prov 12:23-24
    2 verses
    78%

    23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

    24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

  • Prov 20:4
    76%

    4The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.

  • Prov 12:27
    76%

    27The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

  • Prov 13:4
    75%

    4The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

  • Prov 15:19
    75%

    19The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

  • Prov 18:9
    75%

    9He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

  • Eccl 4:5-6
    2 verses
    75%

    5The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.

    6Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.

  • Prov 6:9-10
    2 verses
    74%

    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:

  • Prov 10:4-5
    2 verses
    74%

    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.

  • Prov 24:30
    73%

    30I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;

  • Prov 24:33-34
    2 verses
    73%

    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.

  • Prov 22:13
    73%

    13The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.

  • Eccl 10:18
    73%

    18By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.

  • Prov 10:26
    72%

    26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.

  • Prov 19:23
    71%

    23The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

  • Prov 23:21
    71%

    21For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.

  • Prov 19:25
    70%

    25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

  • Prov 30:32
    70%

    32If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.

  • Prov 29:24
    69%

    24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

  • Prov 6:6
    69%

    6Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:

  • Prov 16:26
    69%

    26He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.

  • Prov 10:18-19
    2 verses
    68%

    18He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

    19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

  • Job 20:13
    68%

    13Though he spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still within his mouth:

  • Prov 27:12
    68%

    12A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

  • Prov 26:9
    68%

    9As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

  • Prov 20:13
    68%

    13Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.

  • Prov 6:30
    68%

    30Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;

  • Prov 28:27
    68%

    27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

  • Prov 27:16
    68%

    16Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.

  • Matt 25:26
    68%

    26His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:

  • Prov 29:19
    67%

    19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

  • Prov 16:30
    67%

    30He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.

  • Ps 129:7
    67%

    7Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand; nor he that bindeth sheaves his bosom.