Proverbs 19:24

Young's Literal Translation 1862

The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his mouth he bringeth it not back.

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Why dost Thou turn back Thy hand, Even Thy right hand? From the midst of Thy bosom remove `it'.

The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.

The way of the slothful `is' as a hedge of briers, And the path of the upright is raised up.

Sloth causeth deep sleep to fall, And an indolent soul doth hunger.

The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work.

And he answering said, `He who did dip with me the hand in the dish, he will deliver me up;

And he answering said to them, `One of the twelve who is dipping with me in the dish;