King James Version
Proverbs 26:14 in the King James Version says “As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 26 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.”
Proverbs 26:14 · KJV
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. it grieveth: or, he is weary
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“turneth”
H5437to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
“upon his bed”
H4296a bed (as extended) for sleeping or eating; by analogy, a sofa, litter or bier
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