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
The soul of the sluggard desires and has nothing; but the soul of the hard worker shall be made fat.
Proverbs 23:2
and put a knife to your throat, if you are a man given to appetite.
Proverbs 26:15
The lazy man hides his hand in his bosom; it grieves him to bring it again to his mouth.
General references
Proverbs 19:24
A lazy one puts his hand in a dish, and he will not return it to his mouth.
Proverbs 21:25
The desire of the lazy man kills him, for his hands have refused to work.
Proverbs 26:14
As the door turns upon its hinges, so does the lazy man turn upon his bed.