“A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.”
Proverbs 19:24 (KJV) |
Proverbs 19:24
From Proverbs 19, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
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The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
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A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
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He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.