Proverbs 20:4
Because of the cold, the lazy one was not willing to plough. Therefore, in the summer, he will beg, and it will not be given to him.
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5Counsel in the heart of a man is like deep waters. But a wise man will draw it out.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:4The neglectful hand has wrought destitution. But the hand of the steadfast prepares riches. He who advances by lies, this one feeds on the wind. For he is the same as one who runs after flying birds.
Proverbs 19:15Laziness sends one into a deep sleep, and a dissolute soul will go hungry.
Proverbs 21:25Desires kill the lazy, for his hands are not willing to work at all.
Proverbs 26:13The lazy one says, “There is a lion along the way, and a lioness in the roads.”
Matthew 25:3For the five foolish, having brought their lamps, did not take oil with them.
2 Peter 1:5But as for you, taking up every concern, minister virtue in your faith; and in virtue, knowledge;
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 20:4
3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling. This is designed to rectify men's mistakes concerning strife. 1. Men think it is their wisdom to engage in quarrels; whereas it is the greatest folly that can be. He thinks himself a wise man that is quick in resenting affronts, that stands upon every nicety of honour and right, and will not abate an ace of either, that prescribes, and imposes, and gives law, to every body; but he that thus meddles is a fool, and creates a great… Read the whole commentary →