Proverbs 26:15

The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 26:15

BSB
The slacker buries his hand in the dish; it wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.
AKJV
The slothful hides his hand in his bosom; it grieves him to bring it again to his mouth.
CPDV
The lazy one conceals his hand under his arms, and it is a labor for him to move it to his mouth.
ERV
The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish; it wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.
NHEB
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish. He is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.
SMT
The slothful one hid his hand in the dish; he was weary to turn it back to his mouth.

Commentary for Proverbs 26:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 26:15
Summary
Lazy person refuses basic self-care
Event
Refusing basic action
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom