9 occurrences in 7 translations

'Self indulgent' in the Bible

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

Verse ConceptsSluggardsPots For Cooking And Eating

I thought to myself, "Come now, I will try self-indulgent pleasure to see if it is worthwhile." But I found that it also is futile.

Verse ConceptsVanitySoliloquyUseless EndeavourBeing Happy And Enjoying Lifejournaling

I said of partying, "It is folly," and of self-indulgent pleasure, "It accomplishes nothing!"

Verse ConceptsAmusements, Evil ResultsStudying InsanityFun

“Do you think that you become a king because you have much more cedar [in your palace than Solomon]?Did not your father [Josiah], as he ate and drank,Do just and righteous acts [being upright and in right standing with God]?Then all was well with him.

Verse ConceptsCedar WoodEating And DrinkingUnsuitable Rule

Here on earth you have lived self-indulgent and profligate lives. You have stupefied yourselves with gross feeding; but a day of slaughter has come.

Verse ConceptsGluttonyLeisure, Nature And Purpose OfLove, Abuse OfRich, TheRiches, Dangers OfRiches, Can Lead ToPleasure SeekersWantonnessThe Day Of JudgementFat PeoplePartying

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Self-Indulgent (8 instances)

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