Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 21:25
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Berean Standard Bible
The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.
King James Version
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
World English Bible
The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
American Standard Version
The desire of the sluggard killeth him; For his hands refuse to labor.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 21
23 He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
24 Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—of him who acts with excessive pride.
25 The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.
26 All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable—how much more so when brought with ill intent!
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