Proverbs 19:24
“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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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom,.... In cold weather to keep it warm, and at other times, as unwilling to…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Hideth his hand in his bosom - Better, dippeth his hand in the dish (compare 2Ki 21:13). The scene brought before us is…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
A sluggard is here exposed as a fool, for, 1. All his care is to save himself from labour and cold. See his posture: He…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
hideth his hand in his bosom Rather, burieth his hand in the dish (R.V.), after the Oriental fashion of eating. See Pro…
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