Proverbs 19:24
The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
In Context
23The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
25Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
Cross References
Psalms 74:11Why do You withdraw Your strong right hand? Stretch it out to destroy them!
Proverbs 12:27A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
Proverbs 19:15Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.
Proverbs 24:30I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment.
Proverbs 26:15The slacker buries his hand in the dish; it wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.
Mark 14:20He answered, “It is one of the Twelve—the one who is dipping his hand into the bowl with Me.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 19:24
23 The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. See what those that get by it that live in the fear of God, and always make conscience of their duty to him. 1. Safety: They shall not be visited with evil; they may be visited with sickness or other afflictions, but there shall be no evil in them, nothing to hurt them, because nothing to separate them from the love of God, or hurt to the soul. 2. Satisfaction: They shall abide satisfied; they… Read the whole commentary →