KJV ORIGINAL
Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Just a little more sleep, a little more dozing, a little more folding your hands to rest:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is describing how lazy people make excuses for avoiding work by asking for 'just a little more' rest.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from Solomon's teachings about wisdom and foolishness in ancient Israel. In an agricultural society where daily work was essential for survival, laziness could lead to poverty and hunger. The imagery of 'folding hands' was a common Hebrew expression for being idle or inactive.
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