What does Proverbs 19:15 mean?

Proverbs 19:15 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 19:15 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

13A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.

14House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.

15Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.

17He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

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