Verse 5

The foole foldeth his hands, and eateth vp his owne flesh.

Referenced Verses

  • Isa 9:20 : 20 And he shall snatch at the right hand, and be hungrie: and he shall eate on the left hand, and shall not be satisfied: euery one shall eate ye flesh of his owne arme.
  • Prov 6:10-11 : 10 Yet a litle sleepe, a litle slumber, a litle folding of the hands to sleepe. 11 Therefore thy pouertie commeth as one that trauaileth by the way, and thy necessitie like an armed man.
  • Prov 11:17 : 17 Hee that is mercifull, rewardeth his owne soule: but he that troubleth his own flesh, is cruel.
  • Prov 12:27 : 27 The deceitfull man rosteth not, that hee tooke in hunting: but the riches of the diligent man are precious.
  • Prov 13:4 : 4 The sluggard lusteth, but his soule hath nought: but the soule of the diligent shall haue plentie.
  • Prov 20:4 : 4 The slouthfull will not plowe, because of winter: therefore shal he beg in sommer, but haue nothing.
  • Prov 24:33-34 : 33 Yet a litle sleepe, a litle slumber, a litle folding of the handes to sleepe. 34 So thy pouertie commeth as one that traueileth by the way, and thy necessitie like an armed man.
  • Job 13:14 : 14 Wherefore doe I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my soule in mine hande?