Proverbs 21:25
The desire of the lazy kills him, 1 for his hands refuse to work. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
In Context
24The proud and haughty person—”Mocker” is his name— 1 acts with arrogant pride. 1
26All day long he craves and craves more, 1 but the righteous person gives and does not hold back. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 6:6Look at the ant, you lazy person, 1 consider her ways, and be wise. 1
Proverbs 12:27Lazy people would not roast their own game, 1 but the diligent man will obtain precious wealth. 1
Proverbs 15:19The path of the sluggard is like a place with a hedge of thorns, 1 but the path of the upright is a built-up highway. 1
Proverbs 20:4The lazy person does not plow in autumn; 1 he seeks a crop at harvest time but will have nothing. 1
Proverbs 24:30I went by the field of a lazy man, 1 past the vineyard of the man having no sense. 1
Proverbs 26:16The lazy person is wiser in his own eyes 1 than seven men who respond with good judgment. 1
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:25
24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. See here the mischief of pride and haughtiness. 1. It exposes men to sin; it makes them passionate, and kindles in them the fire of proud wrath. They are continually dealing in it, as if it were their trade to be angry, and they had nothing so much to do as to barter passions and exchange bitter words. Most of the wrath that inflames the spirits and societies of men is proud wrath. Men cannot bear the least slight, nor in any thing to be crossed… Read the whole commentary →