Proverbs 21:25-26

“The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.”

"The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not." - Proverbs 21:25-26
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What does Proverbs 21:25-26 mean?

Proverbs 21:25-26 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not." This proverbial wisdom from the book of Proverbs contains a…

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The Dangers of Sloth and the Blessings of Righteousness

**Devotional: The Dangers of Sloth and the Blessings of Righteousness** In our modern world, where instant gratification reigns supreme, the timeless wisdom found in Proverbs 21:25-26 resonates more profoundly than ever. The verses state: "The desire of the slothful killeth him…

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A Prayer for Diligence and Generosity

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I reflect upon the wisdom found in Proverbs 21:25-26: "The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not." Lord, I seek Your…

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Proverbs 21:25-26 - "The desire of the lazy man kills him, For his hands refuse to labor. He covets greedily all day long, But the righteous gives and does not spare."
Proverbs 25:26 - "A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring."
Proverbs 21:25 - "The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour."
Proverbs 26:25 - "When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart."
Proverbs 21:26 - "He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not."
Proverbs 26:21 - "As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife."
Proverbs 25:21 - "If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:"
"The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour." - Proverbs 21:25
"When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart." - Proverbs 26:25
"If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:" - Proverbs 25:21
"A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring." - Proverbs 25:26
"He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not." - Proverbs 21:26
"As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife." - Proverbs 26:21
Proverbs 25:21-22 - "If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you."
Proverbs 25:21-22 KJV (21) If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: (22) For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
"If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:" - Proverbs 25:21
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Proverbs 25:1 - "These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out."
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Proverbs 25:25 - "As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country."
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