King James Version
What Does Proverbs 19:24 Mean?
“A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.”
Context
22
The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
23
The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24
A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. will beware: Heb. will be cunning
26
He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(24) **A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom.**—Better, in the *dish *that stood in the middle of the table at an Oriental dinner, into which the guests dipped their hands to take out the food for themselves (Matthew 26:23).
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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