Proverbs 19:24
A sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, even unto his own mouth, will he not bring it back.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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 74:11Wherefore shouldst thou withdraw thy hand—thy right hand? [Bring it] out of the midst of thy bosom! [Selah.]
Proverbs 12:27Indolence, roasteth not, his own game, but, the substance of a man, is precious, when he is diligent.
Proverbs 19:15Sloth, falleth into a deep sleep, and, a soul that is indolent, shall famish.
Proverbs 24:30By the field of the sluggard, I passed, and by the vineyard of a man lacking sense;
Proverbs 26:15The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, he is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.
Mark 14:20And, he, said unto them—One of the twelve, he that is dipping with me into the [one] bowl:
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 →