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Proverbs 26:14

Proverbs 26:14
As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

As the door turneth upon his hinges,.... And moves this way and that way, and opens and shuts, and yet hangs where it…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Having seen the slothful man in fear of his work, here we find him in love with his ease; he lies in his bed on one side…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

"He will not get up in the morning; he turns from side to side, just like a door which swings backward and forward upon…

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