Proverbs 21:25
The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
In context
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust. 23 Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble. 24 “Scoffer” is the name of the arrogant, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride.
25 The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor. 26 All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back. 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent. 28 A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 21:25 in the KJV
The desire of the slothful killeth him; For his hands refuse to labour.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 21:25 in the NIV
The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him, because his hands refuse to work.