Albert Barnes Commentary Proverbs 19:24

"The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again." — Proverbs 19:24 (ASV)

Hideth his hand in his bosom - Better, dips his hand in the dish (compare 2 Kings 21:13). The scene brought before us is that of an Eastern feast. There are no knives, or forks, or spoons. Every guest has to help himself, or be helped by the host. Compare John 13:26.