24A slothful man hideth 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 tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

24 A slothful man hideth 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 hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth 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 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.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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