Proverbs 26:14

“As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.”

"As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed." - Proverbs 26:14
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What does Proverbs 26:14 mean?

Proverbs 26:14 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed." This verse is part of the Book of Proverbs, which is known for its practical wisdom and advice on living a righteous and fulfilling life. This…

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Proverbs 26:14 (KJV) states, "As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed." This verse paints a poignant image that captures the nature of slothfulness—a laziness that is not merely physical but also spiritual and emotional. The door on its hinges…

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Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, my heart is filled with both reverence and humility. You are the Creator of the universe, the One who knows my innermost thoughts and desires. You see me, Lord, in the depth of my being, even in the moments when I find myself…

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Proverbs 26:14 - "As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed."
Proverbs 26:14-16 - "As a door turns on its hinges, so does a sluggard on his bed. The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; it wearies him to bring it back to his mouth. The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who can answer sensibly."
"As a door turns on its hinges, so does a sluggard on his bed. The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; it wearies him to bring it back to his mouth. The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who can answer sensibly." - Proverbs 26:14-16
Proverbs 14:26 - "In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge."
"In the fear of the LORD [is] strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge." - Proverbs 14:26
"In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge." - Proverbs 14:26
"In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge." - Proverbs 14:26
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Proverbs 26:20
Proverbs 26:26 - "Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation."
Proverbs 7:26-27
Proverbs 30:26 - "The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;"
Proverbs 27:26 - "The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field."
Proverbs 26:18 - "As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,"
Proverbs 26:7 - "The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools."
Proverbs 26:3 - "A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back."
Proverbs 26:13 - "The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets."
Proverbs 15:26 - "The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words."
Proverbs 16:26 - "He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him."
Proverbs 20:26 - "A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them."
Proverbs 26:1 - "As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool."
Proverbs 26:22 - "The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly."
Proverbs 22:26 - "Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts."
Proverbs 17:26 - "Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity."
Proverbs 26:28 - "A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin."
Proverbs 4:26 - "Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established."
Proverbs 24:26 - "Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer."
Proverbs 26:8 - "As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool."
Proverbs 26:23 - "Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross."