Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.

Bible References

Fool

Proverbs 6:10

“Yet a little sleep, a little slumber,
A little folding of the hands to lie down and rest”—
Proverbs 12:27

The lazy man does not catch and roast his prey,
But the precious possession of a [wise] man is diligence [because he recognizes opportunities and seizes them].
Proverbs 13:4

The soul (appetite) of the lazy person craves and gets nothing [for lethargy overcomes ambition],
But the soul (appetite) of the diligent [who works willingly] is rich and abundantly supplied.
Proverbs 20:4

The lazy man does not plow when the winter [planting] season arrives;
So he begs at the [next] harvest and has nothing [to reap].
Proverbs 24:33

“Yet a little sleep, a little slumber,
A little folding of the hands to rest [and daydream],”

Eateth

Proverbs 11:17

The merciful and generous man benefits his soul [for his behavior returns to bless him],
But the cruel and callous man does himself harm.
Isaiah 9:20

They slice off [in discord] what is on the right hand but are still hungry,
And they eat what is on the left hand but they are not satisfied;
Each eats the flesh of his own arm.