Bible verse
The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.
Proverbs 21:25 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 21.
21 He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.
23 He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
24 Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—of him who acts with excessive pride.
25 The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.
26 All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable—how much more so when brought with ill intent!
28 A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.
29 A wicked man hardens his face, but the upright man makes his way sure.
KJV
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
ASV
The desire of the sluggard killeth him; For his hands refuse to labor.
ERV
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
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