33 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest-

Other Translations of Proverbs 24:33

King James Version

33 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:

English Standard Version

33 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest,

The Message

33 "A nap here, a nap there, a day off here, a day off there, sit back, take it easy - do you know what comes next?

New King James Version

33 A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest;

New Living Translation

33 A little extra sleep, a little more slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest-

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 24:33

Commentary on Proverbs 24:30-34

(Read Proverbs 24:30-34)

See what a blessing the husbandman's calling is, and what a wilderness this earth would be without it. See what great difference there is in the management even of worldly affairs. Sloth and self-indulgence are the bane of all good. When we see fields overgrown with thorns and thistles, and the fences broken down, we see an emblem of the far more deplorable state of many souls. Every vile affection grows in men's hearts; yet they compose themselves to sleep. Let us show wisdom by doubling our diligence in every good thing.