Slothful

And they said, Arise, that we may go up against them: for we have seen the land, and, behold, it is very good: and are ye still? be not slothful to go, and to enter to possess the land.

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.

I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;

The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.

• Hinges
• House

As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.

His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.