Translations
Modern
The slacker buries his hand in the dish; it wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.
Traditional
The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
Literal
A lazy one hides his hand in the bowl; it wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.
Latin
Abscondit piger manum sub ascella sua, et laborat si ad os suum eam converterit.
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
The slacker buries his hand in the dish; it wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.
Notes
This proverb is the same as Proverbs 19:24.
The slacker: See Proverbs 6:6–11; 10:4–5; 15:19; 22:13.
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Glossary
Topics
Idleness and Sloth: Produce Apathy Idleness: General Scriptures Concerning Slothfulness: General Scriptures Concerning