Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

Fool

Proverbs 6:10
A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to relax,
Proverbs 12:27
The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent.
Proverbs 13:4
The appetite of the sluggard craves but gets nothing, but the desire of the diligent will be abundantly satisfied.
Proverbs 20:4
The sluggard will not plow during the planting season, so at harvest time he looks for the crop but has nothing.
Proverbs 24:33
"A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to relax,

Eateth

Proverbs 11:17
A kind person benefits himself, but a cruel person brings himself trouble.
Isaiah 9:20
They devoured on the right, but were still hungry, they ate on the left, but were not satisfied. People even ate the flesh of their own arm!

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