24A slothful man hides his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.


In Context

21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.

23 The fear of the LORD tends to life: and he that has it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

24 A slothful man hides 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 has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

26 He that wastes his father, and chases away his mother, is a son that causes shame, and brings reproach.

Proverbs 19:24 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

19:24A slothful [man] hideth his hand in [his] bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

19:24The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth!

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

19:24The slothful hideth his hand under his armpit, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

19:24The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

19:24A sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not even bring it to his mouth again.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

19:24The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

19:24A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

19:24The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

19:24The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his mouth he bringeth it not back.