Proverbs 20:4

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 20:4

BSB
The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.
AKJV
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.
CPDV
Because of the cold, the lazy one was not willing to plough. Therefore, in the summer, he will beg, and it will not be given to him.
ERV
The slothful will not plow by reason of the winter; therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing.
NHEB
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing.
SMT
The slothful one reproaching will not work: he shall ask in harvest, and nothing.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 20:4

ThesluggardH6102AdjectivewillnotplowH2790VerbbyreasonofthecoldH2779Noun MasculinethereforeshallhebegH7592VerbinharvestH7105Noun Masculineandhavenothing

Commentary for Proverbs 20:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 20:4
Summary
Laziness causes poverty and future deprivation
Event
Describing lazy farmer's fate
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom