Proverbs 26:15-16
“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 26:15-16 mean?
Proverbs 26:15-16 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "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." This passage from the book of Proverbs…
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In the book of Proverbs, wisdom is personified, calling out to us with the voice of experience, urging us to seek understanding and to cultivate a life marked by diligence and responsibility. Proverbs 26:15-16 presents a vivid depiction of the slothful and their folly: "The…
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Heavenly Father, We come before You in reverence, acknowledging Your greatness and the wisdom You bestow upon us. As we reflect on the words of Proverbs 26:15-16, we recognize the sobering truth about laziness and self-deception: "The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it…
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