Proverbs 26:15 Β· KJV
"The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth."
King James Version
What does Proverbs 26:15 mean? βPassage Context
13The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
14As 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.
16The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
17He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you manage your responsibilities?
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What does it mean for you to be diligent in your work?
3
When have you felt the consequences of laziness?
Life Application
work
Commit to taking action on tasks you've been avoiding, even if it's small steps.
motivation
Find ways to motivate yourself to overcome procrastination and embrace productivity.
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