Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Laziness brings on deep sleep, and the shiftless go hungry. New Living Translation Lazy people sleep soundly, but idleness leaves them hungry. English Standard Version Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep, and an idle person will suffer hunger. Berean Standard Bible Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger. King James Bible Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. New King James Version Laziness casts one into a deep sleep, And an idle person will suffer hunger. New American Standard Bible Laziness casts one into a deep sleep, And a lazy person will suffer hunger. NASB 1995 Laziness casts into a deep sleep, And an idle man will suffer hunger. NASB 1977 Laziness casts into a deep sleep, And an idle man will suffer hunger. Legacy Standard Bible Laziness casts into a deep sleep, And a slack-handed soul will suffer hunger. Amplified Bible Laziness casts one into a deep sleep [unmindful of lost opportunity], And the idle person will suffer hunger. Christian Standard Bible Laziness induces deep sleep, and a lazy person will go hungry. Holman Christian Standard Bible Laziness induces deep sleep, and a lazy person will go hungry. American Standard Version Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; And the idle soul shall suffer hunger. Contemporary English Version If you are lazy and sleep your time away, you will starve. English Revised Version Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and the idle soul shall suffer hunger. GOD'S WORD® Translation Laziness throws one into a deep sleep, and an idle person will go hungry. Good News Translation Go ahead and be lazy; sleep on, but you will go hungry. International Standard Version Laziness puts one to sleep, and an idle person will go hungry. Majority Standard Bible Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger. NET Bible Laziness brings on a deep sleep, and the idle person will go hungry. New Heart English Bible Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger. Webster's Bible Translation Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. World English Bible Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSloth causes deep sleep to fall, "" And an indolent soul hungers. Young's Literal Translation Sloth causeth deep sleep to fall, And an indolent soul doth hunger. Smith's Literal Translation Sloth will cast a deep sleep; and the soul of sloth shall hunger. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSlothfulness casteth into a deep sleep, and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. Catholic Public Domain Version Laziness sends one into a deep sleep, and a dissolute soul will go hungry. New American Bible Laziness brings on deep sleep, and the sluggard goes hungry. New Revised Standard Version Laziness brings on deep sleep; an idle person will suffer hunger. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSlothfulness casts into a deep sleep; and a proud man shall suffer hunger. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Slumber gives sleep and the proud soul will suffer hunger. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; And the idle soul shall suffer hunger. Brenton Septuagint Translation Cowardice possesses the effeminate man; and the soul of the sluggard shall hunger. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Man of Integrity…14Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD. 15Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger. 16He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.… Cross References Proverbs 6:9-11 How long will you lie there, O slacker? When will you get up from your sleep? / A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, / and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit. Proverbs 24:30-34 I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment. / Thorns had grown up everywhere, thistles had covered the ground, and the stone wall was broken down. / I observed and took it to heart; I looked and received instruction: ... Ecclesiastes 10:18 Through laziness the roof caves in, and in the hands of the idle, the house leaks. Proverbs 10:4 Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor. Proverbs 13:4 The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied. Proverbs 20:13 Do not love sleep, or you will grow poor; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of food. Proverbs 21:25 The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work. Proverbs 26:14 As a door turns on its hinges, so the slacker turns on his bed. Matthew 25:26-30 ‘You wicked, lazy servant!’ replied his master. ‘You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed. / Then you should have deposited my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received it back with interest. / Therefore take the talent from him and give it to the one who has ten talents. ... 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12 For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.” / For we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives, accomplishing nothing, but being busybodies. / We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living. Romans 12:11 Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 5:6 So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. Hebrews 6:12 Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. Ephesians 5:14-16 So it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” / Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, / redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Treasury of Scripture Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. casteth Proverbs 19:24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. Proverbs 6:9,10 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? … Proverbs 20:13 Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread. and Proverbs 10:4,5 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich… Proverbs 20:13 Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread. Proverbs 23:21 For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags. Jump to Previous Casteth Casts Causeth Deep Fall Food Goes Hate Hunger Hungry Idle Indolent Industry Laziness Sends Sleep Sloth Slothfulness Soul Suffer WorkJump to Next Casteth Casts Causeth Deep Fall Food Goes Hate Hunger Hungry Idle Indolent Industry Laziness Sends Sleep Sloth Slothfulness Soul Suffer WorkProverbs 19 1. Life and ConductLaziness The Hebrew word for "laziness" is "עצלות" (ʿaṣlût), which conveys a sense of sluggishness or slothfulness. In the ancient Near Eastern context, laziness was not merely a lack of physical activity but a failure to fulfill one's responsibilities and duties. The Bible consistently warns against laziness, as it leads to poverty and ruin (Proverbs 6:9-11). From a conservative Christian perspective, laziness is seen as a moral failing that contradicts the biblical call to diligence and stewardship. Christians are encouraged to work heartily as for the Lord (Colossians 3:23), reflecting God's industrious nature in creation. Brings on deep sleep And an idle soul Will suffer hunger Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Lazinessעַ֭צְלָה (‘aṣ·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6103: Sluggishness brings on תַּפִּ֣יל (tap·pîl) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5307: To fall, lie deep sleep, תַּרְדֵּמָ֑ה (tar·dê·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8639: A lethargy, trance and an idle רְמִיָּ֣ה (rə·mî·yāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7423: Remissness, treachery soul וְנֶ֖פֶשׁ (wə·ne·p̄eš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion will suffer hunger. תִרְעָֽב׃ (ṯir·‘āḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7456: To be hungry Links Proverbs 19:15 NIVProverbs 19:15 NLT Proverbs 19:15 ESV Proverbs 19:15 NASB Proverbs 19:15 KJV Proverbs 19:15 BibleApps.com Proverbs 19:15 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 19:15 Chinese Bible Proverbs 19:15 French Bible Proverbs 19:15 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 19:15 Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep (Prov. Pro Pr) |
    |