Proverbs 24:30-34
“I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down. Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction. Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.”

What does Proverbs 24:30-34 mean?
Proverbs 24:30-34 in the King James Version of the Bible reads as follows: "I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Consequence of Inaction: Lessons from Proverbs 24:30-34
Proverbs 24:30-34 reads, "I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down. Then I saw, and considered it…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Diligence and Discernment
Dear Heavenly Father, I come before You today, guided by the wisdom of Your Word, especially as I reflect on the profound truths found in Proverbs 24:30-34. I thank You, Lord, for the richness of Scripture, which instructs us in the ways of understanding, diligence, and the…
Read prayer