Proverbs 26:14-16
“As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.”
What does Proverbs 26:14-16 mean?
Proverbs 26:14-16 from the King James Version reads, "As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that…
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As we journey through life, we encounter the wisdom of Proverbs, which provides us with profound insights into the human condition. Proverbs 26:14-16 (KJV) says, "As a door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it…
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O Lord, our Heavenly Father, we come before You today in humility, acknowledging Your sovereignty over our lives and the infinite wisdom found in Your Word. We are reminded of the profound truths captured in Proverbs 26:14-16 KJV, which speaks to the nature of slothfulness and…
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