THEOSISProverbs 26:14Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers
As the door turneth upon its hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
הַ֭דֶּלֶת תִּסּ֣וֹב עַל־צִירָ֑הּ וְ֝עָצֵ֗ל עַל־מִטָּתֽוֹ׃
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Passages read together with this verse.
- Heb 6:12That you become not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience shall inherit the promises.
- Prov 12:24The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful shall be under tribute.
- Prov 12:27The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.
- Prov 24:33Thou wilt sleep a little, said I, thou wilt slumber a little, thou wilt fold thy hands a little to rest.
- Prov 6:9How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
- Prov 6:10Thou wilt sleep a little, thou wilt slumber a little, thou wilt fold thy hands a little to sleep: