Proverbs 26:14 · KJV
“{As} the door turneth upon his hinges, so {doth} the slothful upon his bed.”
— Proverbs 26:14
The slothful {man} saith, {There is} a lion in the way; a lion {is} in the streets.
The slothful hideth his hand in {his} bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. {it grieveth...: or, he is weary}
Proverbs 26 — Context
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? {there is} more hope of a fool than of him.
13The slothful {man} saith, {There is} a lion in the way; a lion {is} in the streets.
14{As} the door turneth upon his hinges, so {doth} the slothful upon his bed.
15The slothful hideth his hand in {his} bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. {it grieveth...: or, he is weary}
16The sluggard {is} wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
Cross References
Hebrews 6:12
That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Proverbs 24:33
{Yet} a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
Proverbs 12:27
The slothful {man} roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man {is} precious.
Proverbs 12:24
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. {slothful: or, deceitful}
Proverbs 6:9-10
How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?