Proverbs 19:15
Slouthfulnesse bryngeth sleepe, and a soule accustomed with craft, shall suffer hunger.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
In Context
Cross References
Proverbs 6:11So shall pouertie come vnto thee as one that trauayleth by the way, and necessitie like a weaponed man.
Proverbs 18:9Who so is slouthfull in his labour, is the brother of hym that is a waster.
Proverbs 20:13Loue not sleepe, lest thou come vnto pouertie: but open thyne eyes, that thou mayest haue bread inough.
Proverbs 23:21For suche as be drunkardes and riotours shall come to pouertie: and he that is geuen to muche sleepe, shall go with a ragged coate.
Isaiah 56:10For his watchmen are all blynde, they haue altogether no vnderstanding, they are all dumbe dogges not beyng able to barke, they are sleepy, sluggishe are they and lye snortyng.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 19:15
14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord . Note, 1. A discreet and virtuous wife is a choice gift of God's providence to a man—a wife that is prudent, in opposition to one that is contentious, v. 13 . For, though a wife that is continually finding fault may think it is her wit and wisdom to be so, it is really her folly; a prudent wife is meek and quiet, and makes the best of every thing. If a man has such a wife, let him not ascribe it to the wisdom of his own choice… Read the whole commentary →