Proverbs 19:15

Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 19:15

BSB
Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.
AKJV
Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
CPDV
Laziness sends one into a deep sleep, and a dissolute soul will go hungry.
ERV
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and the idle soul shall suffer hunger.
NHEB
Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.
SMT
Sloth will cast a deep sleep; and the soul of sloth shall hunger.

Commentary for Proverbs 19:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 19:15
Summary
Idleness leads to deprivation and loss
Event
Warning about laziness
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom