Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
Just a little more sleep, a little more dozing, a little more folding your hands to rest:
This verse is describing how lazy people make excuses for avoiding work by asking for 'just a little more' rest.
📚 Historical Context
Proverbs is a book of wisdom literature in the Old Testament, attributed mainly to King Solomon, offering practical advice for living a godly and prosperous life in ancient Israel. In Proverbs 6:10, this verse appears in a passage warning against laziness, specifically as a repetition of the sluggard's excuses, contrasting it with the diligent example of the ant in verses 6-11. This reflects the cultural context of an agrarian society where idleness could lead to poverty and dependency, emphasizing the importance of hard work for survival and success.
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