Proverbs 26:14 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

¹⁴ A door turns on its hinges, and a slacker, on his bed.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁴ As the door turneth upon his hinges, So doth the slothful upon his bed.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁴ As the door turns on its hinges, so does the lazy man [move not from his place] upon his bed.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁴ As the door turneth upon its hinges, So doth the sluggard upon his bed.

Common English Bible

¹⁴ As a door turns on its hinge, so do lazy people in their beds.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁴ Just as a door turns upon its hinges, so also does the lazy one turn upon his bed.

Proverbs 26:14 Cross References

Proverbs 12:24

The diligent hand will rule, but laziness will lead to forced labour.

Proverbs 12:27

A lazy hunter doesn’t roast his game, but to a diligent person, his wealth is precious.

Proverbs 24:33

a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the arms to rest,

Proverbs 6:6

Go to the ant,  you slacker! Observe its ways and become wise.

Hebrews 6:12

so that you won’t become lazy but will be imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and perseverance.