Proverbs 26:14

As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 26:14

BSB
As a door turns on its hinges, so the slacker turns on his bed.
AKJV
As the door turns on his hinges, so does the slothful on his bed.
CPDV
Just as a door turns upon its hinges, so also does the lazy one turn upon his bed.
ERV
As the door turneth upon its hinges, so doth the sluggard upon his bed.
NHEB
As the door turns on its hinges, so does the sluggard on his bed.
SMT
A door will turn upon its hinge, and the slothful upon his bed.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 26:14

AsthedoorH1817Noun FeminineturnethH5437VerbuponhishingesH6735Noun MasculinesodoththeslothfulH6102AdjectiveuponhisbedH4296Noun Feminine

Commentary for Proverbs 26:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 26:14
Summary
Lazy person stays immobilized in bed
Place
Bed
Event
Remaining bedbound
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom