Proverbs 6:9-11
“How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? 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 6:9-11 mean?
Proverbs 6:9-11 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, “How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? When wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? 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…
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In the book of Proverbs, wisdom often takes on the voice of a stern instructor, urging us toward diligence and away from sloth. Proverbs 6:9-11 reads: "How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little…
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O Heavenly Father, I come before You today in humble reverence, acknowledging the wisdom and truth embedded in Your holy Word. I reflect upon the powerful message contained in Proverbs 6:9-11, which declares: "How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy…
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