Proverbs 19:24
World English Bible (WEB)
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
In context
22 That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.
23 The fear of the LORD leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
24 The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25 Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
26 He who robs his father and drives away his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
Proverbs 19:24 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
- KJV King James Version
- A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his mouth he bringeth it not back.
- DBY Darby Translation
- A sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not even bring it to his mouth again.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.