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 lazy man desires and has nothing. The diligent man will be made rich.
Proverbs 23:2
Put a knife to your throat, if you are a man with a strong desire (lust) (passion).
Proverbs 26:15
The lazy man hides his hand in his bosom. It wearies him to lift it to his mouth.
General references
Proverbs 19:24
A lazy man hides his hand in the dish and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
Proverbs 21:25
The desire of the lazy killed him for his hands refuse to work.
Proverbs 26:14
As the door turns on its hinges, so does the lazy man on his bed.