Old Testament · VERSE 4

Proverbs 20:4

King James Version

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.

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Proverbs 20:4 in context

Proverbs 20:2

The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.

Proverbs 20:3

It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

Proverbs 20:4SELECTED VERSE

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.

Proverbs 20:5

Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

Proverbs 20:6

Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?

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