Old Testament · VERSE 24

Proverbs 19:24

King James Version

A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

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Proverbs 19:22

The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.

Proverbs 19:23

The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

Proverbs 19:24SELECTED VERSE

A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

Proverbs 19:25

Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

Proverbs 19:26

He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.

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