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.

Bible References

Slothful

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 23:2

For you will put a knife to your throat
If you are a man of great appetite.
Proverbs 26:15

The lazy person buries his hand in the dish [losing opportunity after opportunity];
It wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.

General references

Proverbs 19:24

The lazy man buries his hand in the [food] dish,
But will not even bring it to his mouth again.
Proverbs 21:25

The desire of the lazy kills him,
For his hands refuse to labor;
Proverbs 26:14

As the door turns on its hinges,
So does the lazy person on his bed [never getting out of it].