Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.
Eateth
Bible References
Fool
Proverbs 6:10
Yea, sleep on still a little, slumber a little, fold thy hands together yet a little, that thou mayest sleep:
Proverbs 12:27
A deceitful man shall find no vantage; but he that is content with that he hath, is more worth than gold.
Proverbs 13:4
The sluggard would fain have, and cannot get his desire; but the soul of the diligent shall have plenty.
Proverbs 20:4
A slothful body will not go to plow, for cold of the winter; therefore shall he go a begging in Summer and have nothing.
Proverbs 24:33
Yea, sleep on still a little, slumber a little, fold thine hands together yet a little;
Eateth
Proverbs 11:17
He that hath a gentle liberal stomach is merciful; but whoso hurteth his neighbour, is a tyrant.
Isaiah 9:20
but robbeth him on the righthand, and doth famish; he eateth on the left hand and he shall not have enough. Every man shall eat the flesh of his own arm.