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 sleep— 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 lie down and rest”— 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 "I'll just take a short nap," he says; "I'll fold my hands and rest a while." International Standard Version A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the 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 clasping of the hands to rest, Young's Literal Translation A little sleep, a little slumber, A little clasping of the hands to rest, 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, thou wilt slumber a little, thou wilt fold thy hands a little to sleep: Catholic Public Domain Version You will sleep a little, you will slumber a little, you will fold your hands a little to sleep, 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 on the chest; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated You will slumber a little, and a little you will sleep, and for a little you will 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 Thou sleepest a little, and thou restest a little, and thou slumberest a short time, and thou foldest thine arms over thy breast a little. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Warnings Against Foolishness…9How long will you lie there, O slacker? When will you get up from your sleep? 10A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, 11and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit.… Cross References Proverbs 24:33-34 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. ... 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. 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. ... Ephesians 5:14 So it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” 1 Corinthians 15:34 Sober up as you ought, and stop sinning; for some of you are ignorant of God. I say this to your shame. Luke 12:19-20 Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’ / But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’ Matthew 24:43-44 But understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. / For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect. 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. Ecclesiastes 10:18 Through laziness the roof caves in, and in the hands of the idle, the house leaks. Isaiah 56:10 Israel’s watchmen are blind, they are all oblivious; they are all mute dogs, they cannot bark; they are dreamers lying around, loving to slumber. 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Romans 12:11 Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Matthew 26:40-41 Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were you not able to keep watch with Me for one hour?” He asked Peter. / “Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” Treasury of Scripture Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: Proverbs 6:6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Proverbs 23:33,34 Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things… Proverbs 24:33,34 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: … Jump to Previous Clasping Folding Hands Little Rest Sleep SlumberJump to Next Clasping Folding Hands Little Rest Sleep SlumberProverbs 6 1. against indebtedness6. idleness 12. and mischievousness 16. seven things detestable to God 20. the blessings of obedience 25. the mischief of unfaithfulness A 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 laziness, as seen in Proverbs 24:33-34, which mirrors this passage. The idea is that even a small amount of neglect can lead to significant consequences. Historically, the agrarian society of ancient Israel required diligence and hard work for survival, making laziness particularly detrimental. 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. He compiled these sayings to impart wisdom and instruction. 2. The Sluggard This is a recurring character in Proverbs, representing laziness and a lack of diligence. The sluggard is often used as a cautionary example of what not to be. 3. Ancient Israel The cultural and historical context of Proverbs is ancient Israel, where agricultural and manual labor were common, and diligence was necessary for survival and prosperity. Teaching Points The Danger of ComplacencyProverbs 6:10 warns against the gradual slide into laziness. A little sleep and slumber can lead to a lifestyle of complacency, resulting in negative consequences. The Value of Diligence The verse encourages believers to be diligent in their work and responsibilities. Diligence is a virtue that leads to prosperity and fulfillment. Spiritual Vigilance Just as physical laziness can lead to poverty, spiritual laziness can lead to spiritual poverty. Believers are called to be vigilant in their spiritual disciplines. Time Management This proverb highlights the importance of managing time wisely. Believers should be intentional about how they spend their time, balancing rest and work. Consequences of Laziness The verse serves as a reminder that laziness can have serious consequences, both materially and spiritually. It encourages proactive behavior to avoid these pitfalls.Verse 10. - Yet a Little sleep, etc. Is this the answer of the sluggard which the teacher takes up and repeats ironically, and in a tone of contempt? or is it the teacher's own language describing how the sluggard slides on insensibly to ruin? The Vulgate favours the latter view, "Thou shalt sleep a little, thou shalt slumber a little, thou shalt fold thy hands to sleep, and then," etc. Habits, as Aristotle in his 'Ethics' has shown, are the resultant of repeated acts, and habits entail consequences. So here the inspired teacher would have it learnt, from the example of the sluggard, that the self-indulgence which he craves leads on to a confirmed indolence, which in the end leaves him powerless. "Yet a little" is the phrase on the lips of every one who makes but a feeble resistance, and yields supinely to his darling vice. Parallel Commentaries ... 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 6:10 NIVProverbs 6:10 NLT Proverbs 6:10 ESV Proverbs 6:10 NASB Proverbs 6:10 KJV Proverbs 6:10 BibleApps.com Proverbs 6:10 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 6:10 Chinese Bible Proverbs 6:10 French Bible Proverbs 6:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 6:10 A little sleep a little slumber (Prov. 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