Verse 24

The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his mouth he bringeth it not back.

Referenced Verses

• 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.