Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest— New Living Translation A little extra sleep, a little more slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest— English Standard Version A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, Berean Standard Bible A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, King James Bible Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: New King James Version A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest; New American Standard Bible “A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest,” NASB 1995 “A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest,” NASB 1977 “A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest,” Legacy Standard Bible “A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest,” Amplified Bible “Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest [and daydream],” Christian Standard Bible a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the arms to rest, Holman Christian Standard Bible a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the arms to rest, American Standard Version Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep; Contemporary English Version Sleep a little. Doze a little. Fold your hands and twiddle your thumbs. English Revised Version Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: GOD'S WORD® Translation "Just a little sleep, just a little slumber, just a little nap." Good News Translation Go ahead and take your nap; go ahead and sleep. Fold your hands and rest awhile, International Standard Version "A little sleep! A little slumber! A little folding of my hands to rest!" Majority Standard Bible A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, NET Bible "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to relax, New Heart English Bible a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep; Webster's Bible Translation Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: World English Bible a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA little sleep—a little slumber—A little folding of the hands to lie down. Young's Literal Translation A little sleep -- a little slumber -- A little folding of the hands to lie down. Smith's Literal Translation A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to lie down: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou wilt sleep a little, said I, thou wilt slumber a little, thou wilt fold thy hands a little to rest: Catholic Public Domain Version You will sleep a little,” I said. “You will slumber briefly. You will fold your hands a little, so as to rest. New American Bible A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the arms to rest— New Revised Standard Version A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands upon your chest; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And if you slumber a little and sleep a little, and for a little you put your hand upon your chest OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep'-- Brenton Septuagint Translation The sluggard says, I slumber a little, and I sleep a little, and for a little while I fold my arms across my breast. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Further Sayings of the Wise…32I observed and took it to heart; I looked and received instruction: 33A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, 34and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit.… 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. 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. ... Proverbs 19:15 Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger. 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8 So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. / For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. / But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation. Proverbs 20:13 Do not love sleep, or you will grow poor; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of food. Romans 13:11-14 And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. / The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. / Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. ... Ecclesiastes 10:18 Through laziness the roof caves in, and in the hands of the idle, the house leaks. 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. Proverbs 10:4-5 Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. / He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son. 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. Proverbs 13:4 The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied. Hebrews 6:11-12 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure. / Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. 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. James 2:14-17 What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? / Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? ... Proverbs 26:14 As a door turns on its hinges, so the slacker turns on his bed. Treasury of Scripture Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: Proverbs 6:4-11 Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids… Romans 13:11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. Ephesians 5:14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. Jump to Previous Folding Hands Little Rest Sleep SlumberJump to Next Folding Hands Little Rest Sleep SlumberProverbs 24 1. Precepts and WarningsA little sleep This phrase highlights the danger of complacency and laziness. In the biblical context, sleep is often used metaphorically to represent spiritual apathy or neglect of one's duties. Proverbs frequently warns against the perils of laziness (Proverbs 6:9-11), emphasizing the importance of diligence and hard work. The Bible encourages believers to be vigilant and active in their faith, as seen in the New Testament exhortation to "wake up" from spiritual slumber (Romans 13:11). A little slumber A little folding of the hands to rest Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His proverbs often provide practical guidance for living a life that honors God. 2. The Sluggard While not a specific person, the "sluggard" is a recurring character in Proverbs, representing laziness and a lack of diligence. This character serves as a cautionary example of what to avoid. 3. Ancient Israel The cultural and historical context of Proverbs is ancient Israel, where agricultural and manual labor were common. The teachings often reflect the values and challenges of this agrarian society. Teaching Points The Danger of ComplacencyEven small amounts of laziness can lead to significant negative consequences. It's important to remain vigilant and proactive in our responsibilities. The Value of Diligence Diligence is a virtue that leads to prosperity and success. We are called to work hard and be faithful stewards of the time and resources God has given us. Spiritual Vigilance Just as physical laziness can lead to poverty, spiritual laziness can lead to a weakened faith. We must be diligent in our spiritual disciplines, such as prayer and Bible study. Balance in Rest While rest is necessary, it should not become an excuse for laziness. We must find a balance that honors God and fulfills our responsibilities.Verses 33, 34. - These verses are a repetition, with very slight variations, of Proverbs 6:10, 11 (where see notes), and possibly have been introduced here by a later editor. Ver. 33 seems to be the sluggard's own words; Ver. 34 shows the result of his sloth. There are numberless proverbs dedicated to this subject in all languages; e.g., "No sweat, no sweet;" "No pains, no gains; .... He that wad eat the kernel maun crack the nut;" "A punadas entran las buenas hadas," "Good luck enters by dint of cuffs" (Spanish); "Nihil agendo male agere discimus; .... The dog in the kennel," say the Chinese. "barks at his fleas; the dog that hunts does not feel them" (Kelly). "Sloth and much sleep," say the Arabs, "remove from God and bring on poverty." The LXX. is somewhat dramatic in its rendering: "Afterwards I repented (μετενόησα), I looked that I might receive instruction. 'I slumber a little, I sleep a little, for a little I clasp (ἐναγκαλίζομαι) my hands across my breast.' But if thou do this, thy poverty will come advancing, and thy want like a good runner (ἀγαθὸς δρομεύς)" The word ἐναγκαλίζομαι occurs in Proverbs 6:10, but nowhere else in the Septuagint. It is used by St. Mark (Mark 9:36; Mark 10:16). It has been thought that the original mashal ended with Ver. 32, the following passage being added by a scribe as illustrative in a marginal note, which afterwards crept into the text.
Hebrew A littleמְעַ֣ט (mə·‘aṭ) Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 4592: A little, fewness, a few sleep, שֵׁ֭נוֹת (nō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8142: Sleep a little מְעַ֣ט (mə·‘aṭ) Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 4592: A little, fewness, a few slumber, תְּנוּמ֑וֹת (tə·nū·mō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8572: Drowsiness, sleep a little מְעַ֓ט ׀ (mə·‘aṭ) Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 4592: A little, fewness, a few folding חִבֻּ֖ק (ḥib·buq) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2264: A clasping, folding (of the hands) of the hands יָדַ֣יִם (yā·ḏa·yim) Noun - fd Strong's 3027: A hand to rest, לִשְׁכָּֽב׃ (liš·kāḇ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7901: To lie down Links Proverbs 24:33 NIVProverbs 24:33 NLT Proverbs 24:33 ESV Proverbs 24:33 NASB Proverbs 24:33 KJV Proverbs 24:33 BibleApps.com Proverbs 24:33 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 24:33 Chinese Bible Proverbs 24:33 French Bible Proverbs 24:33 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 24:33 A little sleep a little slumber (Prov. Pro Pr) |
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