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 slothful is desiring, and hath not. And the soul of the diligent is made fat.
Proverbs 23:2
And thou hast put a knife to thy throat, If thou art a man of appetite.
Proverbs 26:15
The slothful hath hid his hand in a dish, He is weary of bringing it back to his mouth.
General references
Proverbs 19:24
The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his mouth he bringeth it not back.
Proverbs 21:25
The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work.
Proverbs 26:14
The door turneth round on its hinge, And the slothful on his bed.