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The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish; It wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Grieves him - Better, wearies him.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom. —See above on Proverbs 19:24.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The slothful hides his hand in [his] bosom
To keep it warm; Jarchi's note is, "he puts his hand in a hot basin, beca…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The sluggard is now out of his bed, but he might as well have stayed there, considering how little he is likely to accomplish in his work. It is co…

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