Proverbs 19:24
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
World English Bible British
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, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
Cross References
Psalms 74:11Why do you draw back your hand, even your right hand? Take it from your chest and consume them!
Proverbs 12:27The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
Proverbs 19:15Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.
Proverbs 24:30I went by the field of the sluggard, by the vineyard of the man void of understanding.
Proverbs 26:15The sluggard buries his hand in the dish. He is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.
Mark 14:20He answered them, “It is one of the twelve, he who dips with me in the dish.
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 →