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

Other Translations of Proverbs 21:25

New International Version

25 The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him, because his hands refuse to work.

English Standard Version

25 The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.

The Message

25 Lazy people finally die of hunger because they won't get up and go to work.

New King James Version

25 The desire of the lazy man kills him, For his hands refuse to labor.

New Living Translation

25 Despite their desires, the lazy will come to ruin, for their hands refuse to work.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 21:25

Commentary on Proverbs 21:25-26

(Read Proverbs 21:25-26)

Here is the misery of the slothful; their hands refuse to labour in an honest calling, by which they might get an honest livelihood; yet their hearts cease not to covet riches, pleasures, and honours, which cannot be obtained without labour. But the righteous and industrious have their desires satisfied.