Proverbs 19:16

"Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger."

Key Reflection

"Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep" suggests that laziness leads to a state of inactivity and stagnation, metaphorically equating it to a profound slumber. Conversely, the idle soul shall suffer hunger, indicating that idleness results in spiritual and material deprivation, highlighting the importance of diligence and purposeful action in one's life.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Keepeth his own soul -i. e., His life in the truest and highest sense.

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