KJV ORIGINAL
The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The lazy person puts his hand in his pocket and is too tired to even bring it back to his mouth to feed himself.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is painting a humorous picture of extreme laziness - someone so lazy they can't even be bothered to feed themselves properly.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb from Solomon's collection uses exaggerated imagery that would have been familiar to ancient audiences who ate with their hands and carried food in folds of their robes. The 'bosom' refers to a pocket-like fold in Middle Eastern clothing where people kept food, money, or other items.
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