Matthew Henry Commentary Proverbs 26:15

"The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish; It wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth." — Proverbs 26:15 (ASV)

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 common for men who will not do their duty, to pretend they cannot. Those who are slothful in religion, will not take the trouble to feed their souls with the bread of life, nor to obtain promised blessings by prayer.