Proverbs 21:25 · KJV
"The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour."
King James Version
What does Proverbs 21:25 mean? →Passage Context
23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
25The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
26He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
27The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
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