Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
Slothful
General references
Bible References
Slothful
Proverbs 13:4
A sluggard's soul desireth and hath nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
Proverbs 23:2
and put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.
Proverbs 26:15
The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish: it wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.
General references
Proverbs 19:24
A sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not even bring it to his mouth again.
Proverbs 21:25
The desire of the sluggard killeth him; for his hands refuse to work:
Proverbs 26:14
As the door turneth upon its hinges, so the sluggard upon his bed.