Proverbs 19:15
Sloth, falleth into a deep sleep, and, a soul that is indolent, shall famish.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
In Context
16One who guardeth the commandment, guardeth his life, he that is reckless in his ways, shall die.
Cross References
Proverbs 6:11So shall come in, as a highwayman, thy poverty, and, thy want, as one armed with a shield.
Proverbs 18:9Surely he that is slothful in his work, brother, is he to a master at laying waste.
Proverbs 20:13Do not love sleep, lest thou come to poverty, open thine eyes, be satisfied with bread.
Proverbs 23:21For, the tippler and the glutton, shall come to poverty, and, rags, shall Slumber put on!
Isaiah 56:10His watchmen, are blind None of them, know, All of them, are dumb dogs, they cannot bark,—Dreaming, sleeping, loving to slumber.
Ephesians 5:14Wherefore it saith—Up! thou sleeper, and arise from among the dead, and the Christ will shine upon thee.
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 →