Proverbs 19:24

World English Bible (2000)

The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 15:19 : 19 The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.
  • Prov 19:15 : 15 Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.
  • Prov 24:30-34 : 30 I went by the field of the sluggard, by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; 31 Behold, it was all grown over with thorns. Its surface was covered with nettles, and its stone wall was broken down. 32 Then I saw, and considered well. I saw, and received instruction: 33 a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep; 34 so your poverty will come as a robber, and your want as an armed man.
  • Prov 26:13-16 : 13 The sluggard says, "There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion roams the streets!" 14 As the door turns on its hinges, so does the sluggard on his bed. 15 The sluggard buries his hand in the dish. He is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth. 16 The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion.
  • Matt 26:23 : 23 He answered, "He who dipped his hand with me in the dish, the same will betray me.
  • Mark 14:20 : 20 He answered them, "It is one of the twelve, he who dips with me in the dish.
  • Ps 74:11 : 11 Why do you draw back your hand, even your right hand? Take it out of your pocket and consume them!
  • Prov 6:9-9 : 9 How long will you sleep, sluggard? When will you arise out of your sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
  • Prov 12:27 : 27 The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 26:13-16
    4 verses
    94%

    13The sluggard says, "There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion roams the streets!"

    14As the door turns on its hinges, so does the sluggard on his bed.

    15The sluggard buries his hand in the dish. He is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.

    16The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion.

  • Prov 19:15-16
    2 verses
    81%

    15Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.

    16He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.

  • Prov 21:24-26
    3 verses
    79%

    24The proud and haughty man, "scoffer" is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.

    25The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.

    26There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don't withhold.

  • Prov 12:23-24
    2 verses
    78%

    23A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

    24The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

  • Prov 20:4
    76%

    4The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing.

  • Prov 12:27
    76%

    27The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.

  • Prov 13:4
    75%

    4The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

  • Prov 15:19
    75%

    19The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.

  • Prov 18:9
    75%

    9One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.

  • Eccl 4:5-6
    2 verses
    75%

    5The fool folds his hands together and ruins himself.

    6Better is a handful, with quietness, than two handfuls with labor and chasing after wind.

  • Prov 6:9-10
    2 verses
    74%

    9How long will you sleep, sluggard? When will you arise out of your sleep?

    10A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:

  • Prov 10:4-5
    2 verses
    74%

    4He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

    5He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.

  • Prov 24:30
    73%

    30I went by the field of the sluggard, by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;

  • Prov 24:33-34
    2 verses
    73%

    33a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep;

    34so your poverty will come as a robber, and your want as an armed man.

  • Prov 22:13
    73%

    13The sluggard says, "There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the streets!"

  • Eccl 10:18
    73%

    18By slothfulness the roof sinks in; and through idleness of the hands the house leaks.

  • Prov 10:26
    72%

    26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.

  • Prov 19:23
    71%

    23The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

  • Prov 23:21
    71%

    21for the drunkard and the glutton shall become poor; and drowsiness clothes them in rags.

  • Prov 19:25
    70%

    25Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

  • Prov 30:32
    70%

    32"If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, put your hand over your mouth.

  • Prov 29:24
    69%

    24Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.

  • Prov 6:6
    69%

    6Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise;

  • Prov 16:26
    69%

    26The appetite of the laboring man labors for him; for his mouth urges him on.

  • Prov 10:18-19
    2 verses
    68%

    18He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

    19In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

  • Job 20:13
    68%

    13though he spare it, and will not let it go, but keep it still within his mouth;

  • Prov 27:12
    68%

    12A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

  • Prov 26:9
    68%

    9Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

  • Prov 20:13
    68%

    13Don't love sleep, lest you come to poverty. Open your eyes, and you shall be satisfied with bread.

  • Prov 6:30
    68%

    30Men don't despise a thief, if he steals to satisfy himself when he is hungry:

  • Prov 28:27
    68%

    27One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

  • Prov 27:16
    68%

    16restraining her is like restraining the wind, or like grasping oil in his right hand.

  • Matt 25:26
    68%

    26"But his lord answered him, 'You wicked and slothful servant. You knew that I reap where I didn't sow, and gather where I didn't scatter.

  • Prov 29:19
    67%

    19A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.

  • Prov 16:30
    67%

    30One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.

  • Ps 129:7
    67%

    7with which the reaper doesn't fill his hand, nor he who binds sheaves, his bosom.