Proverbs 19:24
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 19
“A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.”Proverbs 19:24
What Does Proverbs 19:24 Mean?
Proverbs 19:24 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 19, verse 24 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 19:24 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 15:19“The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.”Proverbs 10:4“He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.”Proverbs 6:6“Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:”Proverbs 26:15“The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.”Proverbs 6:9“How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?”Proverbs 20:4“The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.”Proverbs 21:25“The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.”Proverbs 26:13“The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.”Proverbs 24:30“I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;”Proverbs 12:27“The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.”Proverbs 19:15“Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.”Mark 14:20“And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish.”Psalms 74:11“Why withdrawest thou thy hand, even thy right hand? pluck it out of thy bosom.”Matthew 26:23“And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.”
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