KJV ORIGINAL
A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
A lazy person puts their hand in their pocket and won't even bring it back out to feed themselves.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is describing someone so extremely lazy that they won't even make the effort to eat when they're hungry.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb uses vivid imagery from ancient Middle Eastern culture, where people would carry food in the folds of their robes or garments. The image of someone being too lazy to even feed themselves would have been both humorous and shocking to ancient audiences, representing the ultimate example of laziness.
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