Proverbs 19:24
The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not put it to his mouth againe.
Geneva Bible 1599
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
Cross References
Psalms 74:11Why withdrawest thou thine hand, euen thy right hand? drawe it out of thy bosome, and consume them.
Proverbs 12:27The deceitfull man rosteth not, that hee tooke in hunting: but the riches of the diligent man are precious.
Proverbs 19:15Slouthfulnes causeth to fall asleepe, and a deceitfull person shall be affamished.
Proverbs 24:30I passed by the fielde of the slouthfull, and by the vineyarde of the man destitute of vnderstanding.
Proverbs 26:15The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and it grieueth him to put it againe to his mouth.
Mark 14:20And he answered and sayde vnto them, It is one of the twelue that dippeth with mee in the platter.
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 →