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Proverbs 21:25

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 21:25 in other translations

The desire of the sluggard killeth him; For his hands refuse to labor.

Proverbs 21:25 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 21:25 in context

  1. 23Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue
    keeps his soul from troubles.
  2. 24The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name—
    he works in the arrogance of pride.
  3. 25The desire of the sluggard kills him,
    for his hands refuse to labor.
  4. 26There are those who covet greedily all day long;
    but the righteous give and don’t withhold.
  5. 27The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination—
    how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!