Nehr · Proverbs 19

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 19:24, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; He will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his mouth he bringeth it not back.

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