Proverbs 24:33-34
“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 24:33-34 mean?
Proverbs 24:33-34 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "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." This passage is part of the book of Proverbs, which is…
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In Proverbs 24:33-34, we read the blunt wisdom of the writer, underscoring a danger that many fall prey to: ‘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.’ These…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You in prayer today, I seek Your guidance and strength. I am reminded of the wisdom found in the book of Proverbs where it says, "Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: So shall thy poverty come as one that…
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