Proverbs 21:25

The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 21:25

BSB
The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.
AKJV
The desire of the slothful kills him; for his hands refuse to labor.
CPDV
Desires kill the lazy, for his hands are not willing to work at all.
ERV
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
NHEB
The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
SMT
The desire of the slothful shall kill him, for his hands refused to work,

Commentary for Proverbs 21:25

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 21:25
Summary
Laziness kills through inaction and refusal to work
Event
Lazy person perishes from inaction
Estimated Time Period
c. 950-700 BC
Category
Wisdom