Proverbs 19:24
The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his mouth he bringeth it not back.
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- Prov 15:19 : 19 The way of the slothful `is' as a hedge of briers, And the path of the upright is raised up.
- Prov 19:15 : 15 Sloth causeth deep sleep to fall, And an indolent soul doth hunger.
- Prov 24:30-34 : 30 Near the field of a slothful man I passed by, And near the vineyard of a man lacking heart. 31 And lo, it hath gone up -- all of it -- thorns! Covered its face have nettles, And its stone wall hath been broken down. 32 And I see -- I -- I do set my heart, I have seen -- I have received instruction, 33 A little sleep -- a little slumber -- A little folding of the hands to lie down. 34 And thy poverty hath come `as' a traveller, And thy want as an armed man!
- Prov 26:13-16 : 13 The slothful hath said, `A lion `is' in the way, A lion `is' in the broad places.' 14 The door turneth round on its hinge, And the slothful on his bed. 15 The slothful hath hid his hand in a dish, He is weary of bringing it back to his mouth. 16 Wiser `is' the slothful in his own eyes, Than seven `men' returning a reason.
- Matt 26:23 : 23 And he answering said, `He who did dip with me the hand in the dish, he will deliver me up;
- Mark 14:20 : 20 And he answering said to them, `One of the twelve who is dipping with me in the dish;
- Ps 74:11 : 11 Why dost Thou turn back Thy hand, Even Thy right hand? From the midst of Thy bosom remove `it'.
- Prov 6:9-9 : 9 Till when, O slothful one, dost thou lie? When dost thou arise from thy sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little slumber, A little clasping of the hands to rest,
- Prov 12:27 : 27 The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.
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- Prov 26:13-164 verses94%
13 The slothful hath said, `A lion `is' in the way, A lion `is' in the broad places.'
14 The door turneth round on its hinge, And the slothful on his bed.
15 The slothful hath hid his hand in a dish, He is weary of bringing it back to his mouth.
16 Wiser `is' the slothful in his own eyes, Than seven `men' returning a reason.
- Prov 19:15-162 verses81%
15 Sloth causeth deep sleep to fall, And an indolent soul doth hunger.
16 Whoso is keeping the command is keeping his soul, Whoso is despising His ways dieth.
- Prov 21:24-263 verses79%
24 Proud, haughty, scorner `is' his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride.
25 The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work.
26 All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
- Prov 12:23-242 verses78%
23 A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.
24 The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.
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4 Because of winter the slothful plougheth not, He asketh in harvest, and there is nothing.
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27 The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.
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4 The soul of the slothful is desiring, and hath not. And the soul of the diligent is made fat.
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19 The way of the slothful `is' as a hedge of briers, And the path of the upright is raised up.
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9 He also that is remiss in his work, A brother he `is' to a destroyer.
- Eccl 4:5-62 verses75%
5 The fool is clasping his hands, and eating his own flesh:
6 `Better `is' a handful `with' quietness, than two handfuls `with' labour and vexation of spirit.'
- Prov 6:9-102 verses74%
9 Till when, O slothful one, dost thou lie? When dost thou arise from thy sleep?
10 A little sleep, a little slumber, A little clasping of the hands to rest,
- Prov 10:4-52 verses74%
4 Poor `is' he who is working -- a slothful hand, And the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
5 Whoso is gathering in summer `is' a wise son, Whoso is sleeping in harvest `is' a son causing shame.
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30 Near the field of a slothful man I passed by, And near the vineyard of a man lacking heart.
- Prov 24:33-342 verses73%
33 A little sleep -- a little slumber -- A little folding of the hands to lie down.
34 And thy poverty hath come `as' a traveller, And thy want as an armed man!
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13 The slothful hath said, `A lion `is' without, In the midst of the broad places I am slain.'
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18 By slothfulness is the wall brought low, And by idleness of the hands doth the house drop.
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26 As vinegar to the teeth, And as smoke to the eyes, So `is' the slothful to those sending him.
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23 The fear of Jehovah `is' to life, And satisfied he remaineth -- he is not charged with evil.
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21 For the quaffer and glutton become poor, And drowsiness clotheth with rags.
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25 A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.
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32 If thou hast been foolish in lifting up thyself, And if thou hast devised evil -- hand to mouth!
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24 Whoso is sharing with a thief is hating his own soul, Execration he heareth, and telleth not.
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6 Go unto the ant, O slothful one, See her ways and be wise;
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26 A labouring man hath laboured for himself, For his mouth hath caused `him' to bend over it.
- Prov 10:18-192 verses68%
18 Whoso is covering hatred with lying lips, And whoso is bringing out an evil report is a fool.
19 In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips `is' wise.
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13 Hath pity on it, and doth not forsake it, And keep it back in the midst of his palate,
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12 The prudent hath seen the evil, he is hidden, The simple have passed on, they are punished.
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9 A thorn hath gone up into the hand of a drunkard, And a parable in the mouth of fools.
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13 Love not sleep, lest thou become poor, Open thine eyes -- be satisfied `with' bread.
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30 They do not despise the thief, When he stealeth to fill his soul when he is hungry,
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27 Whoso is giving to the poor hath no lack, And whoso is hiding his eyes multiplied curses.
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16 Whoso is hiding her hath hidden the wind, And the ointment of his right hand calleth out.
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26 `And his lord answering said to him, Evil servant, and slothful, thou hadst known that I reap where I did not sow, and I gather whence I did not scatter!
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19 By words a servant is not instructed though he understand, And there is nothing answering.
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30 Consulting his eyes to devise froward things, Moving his lips he hath accomplished evil.
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7 That hath not filled the hand of a reaper, And the bosom of a binder of sheaves.