Proverbs 19:15

Bible in Basic English 1965

Hate of work sends deep sleep on a man: and he who has no industry will go without food.

Cross References

Proverbs 18:9

He who does not give his mind to his work is brother to him who makes destruction.

Proverbs 19:24

The hater of work puts his hand deep into the basin, and will not even take it to his mouth again.

Proverbs 20:13

Do not be a lover of sleep, or you will become poor: keep your eyes open, and you will have bread enough.

Proverbs 22:13

The hater of work says, There is a lion outside: I will be put to death in the streets.

Proverbs 23:21

For those who take delight in drink and feasting will come to be in need; and through love of sleep a man will be poorly clothed.

Proverbs 24:33

A little sleep, a little rest, a little folding of the hands in sleep:

Proverbs 31:27

She gives attention to the ways of her family, she does not take her food without working for it.

Proverbs 6:11

Then loss will come on you like an outlaw, and your need like an armed man

Isaiah 56:10

His watchmen are blind, they are all without knowledge; they are all dogs without tongues, unable to make a sound; stretched out dreaming, loving sleep.

Ephesians 5:14

For this reason he says, Be awake, you who are sleeping, and come up from among the dead, and Christ will be your light.

2 Thessalonians 3:10

For even when we were with you we gave you orders, saying, If any man does no work, let him not have food.