Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth! New Living Translation Lazy people take food in their hand but don’t even lift it to their mouth. English Standard Version The sluggard buries his hand in the dish and will not even bring it back to his mouth. Berean Standard Bible The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth. King James Bible A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. New King James Version A lazy man buries his hand in the bowl, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. New American Standard Bible The lazy one buries his hand in the dish, But will not even bring it back to his mouth. NASB 1995 The sluggard buries his hand in the dish, But will not even bring it back to his mouth. NASB 1977 The sluggard buries his hand in the dish, And will not even bring it back to his mouth. Legacy Standard Bible The sluggard buries his hand in the dish, But will not even bring it back to his mouth. Amplified Bible The lazy man buries his hand in the [food] dish, But will not even bring it to his mouth again. Christian Standard Bible The slacker buries his hand in the bowl; he doesn’t even bring it back to his mouth! Holman Christian Standard Bible The slacker buries his hand in the bowl; he doesn’t even bring it back to his mouth. American Standard Version The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. Contemporary English Version Some people are too lazy to lift a hand to feed themselves. English Revised Version The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. GOD'S WORD® Translation A lazy person puts his fork in his food. He doesn't even bring it back to his mouth. Good News Translation Some people are too lazy to put food in their own mouths. International Standard Version The lazy person buries his hand in his dish and doesn't bother to bring it back to his mouth. Majority Standard Bible The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth. NET Bible The sluggard plunges his hand in the dish, and he will not even bring it back to his mouth! New Heart English Bible The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. Webster's Bible Translation A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. World English Bible The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe slothful has hidden his hand in a dish, "" Even to his mouth he does not bring it back. Young's Literal Translation The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his mouth he bringeth it not back. Smith's Literal Translation The slothful one hiding his hand in the dish, also he will not turn it back to his mouth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe slothful hideth his hand under his armpit, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth. Catholic Public Domain Version The lazy conceals his hand under his arm, and he will not so much as bring it to his mouth. New American Bible The sluggard buries a hand in the dish; not even lifting it to the mouth. New Revised Standard Version The lazy person buries a hand in the dish, and will not even bring it back to the mouth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA sluggard hides his hands in his bosom and will not even try to bring them to his mouth again. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A lazy man that hides his hands in his chest will not even bring them to his mouth. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it back to his mouth. Brenton Septuagint Translation He that unjustly hides his hands in his bosom, will not even bring them up to his mouth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Man of Integrity…23The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm. 24The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth. 25Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.… Cross References Proverbs 26:15 The slacker buries his hand in the dish; it wearies him to bring it back to his mouth. Proverbs 6:6-11 Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise. / Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler, / it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food at harvest. ... 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: ... Proverbs 13:4 The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied. Proverbs 20:4 The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there. Proverbs 21:25-26 The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work. / All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint. Ecclesiastes 10:18 Through laziness the roof caves in, and in the hands of the idle, the house leaks. Matthew 25:24-30 Finally, the servant who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Master, I knew that you are a hard man, reaping where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed. / So I was afraid and went out and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what belongs to you.’ / ‘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. ... 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. Hebrews 6:12 Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. Romans 12:11 Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Matthew 7:26-27 But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!” Luke 12:47-48 That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows. / But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded. James 2:17-18 So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead. / But someone will say, “You have faith and I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. 1 Timothy 5:8 If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. Treasury of Scripture A slothful man hides his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. Proverbs 19:15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. Proverbs 6:9,10 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? … Proverbs 12:27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. Jump to Previous Basin Bosom Buries Burieth Deep Dish Hand Hater Hidden Hideth Mouth Puts Slothful Sluggard WorkJump to Next Basin Bosom Buries Burieth Deep Dish Hand Hater Hidden Hideth Mouth Puts Slothful Sluggard WorkProverbs 19 1. Life and ConductA slacker The term "slacker" in this context is derived from the Hebrew word "עצל" (ʿāṣēl), which is often translated as "lazy" or "slothful." This word paints a vivid picture of someone who lacks motivation and diligence. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, laziness was not just a personal failing but a moral and social one, as it affected the community's well-being. The Bible frequently warns against slothfulness, emphasizing the importance of hard work and responsibility. From a conservative Christian perspective, this term serves as a reminder of the biblical call to be industrious and to use one's God-given talents and time wisely. buries his hand in the dish he will not even bring it back to his mouth Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The sluggardעָצֵ֣ל (‘ā·ṣêl) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6102: Sluggish, lazy buries טָ֘מַ֤ן (ṭā·man) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2934: To hide, conceal his hand יָ֭דוֹ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand in the dish; בַּצַּלָּ֑חַת (baṣ·ṣal·lā·ḥaṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6747: Something advanced, deep, a bowl, the bosom he will not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no even גַּם־ (gam-) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and bring it back יְשִׁיבֶֽנָּה׃ (yə·šî·ḇen·nāh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to his mouth. פִּ֝֗יהוּ (pî·hū) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to Links Proverbs 19:24 NIVProverbs 19:24 NLT Proverbs 19:24 ESV Proverbs 19:24 NASB Proverbs 19:24 KJV Proverbs 19:24 BibleApps.com Proverbs 19:24 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 19:24 Chinese Bible Proverbs 19:24 French Bible Proverbs 19:24 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 19:24 The sluggard buries his hand (Prov. 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