A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
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Gill's Exposition
A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom,.... In cold weather to keep it warm, and at other times, as unwilling to use it in labour; it is the proper posture and just attitude of a slothful man.…
Barnes' Notes
Hideth his hand in his bosom - Better, dippeth his hand in the dish (compare 2Ki 21:13). The scene brought before us is that of an Eastern feast. There are no knives, or forks, or spoons. Every guest…
Matthew Henry
A sluggard is here exposed as a fool, for, 1. All his care is to save himself from labour and cold. See his posture: He hides his hand in his bosom, pretends he is lame and cannot work; his hands are…
Cambridge Bible
hideth his hand in his bosom Rather, burieth his hand in the dish (R.V.), after the Oriental fashion of eating. See Pro 26:15, where this clause occurs again. Comp. Mat 26:23. The Heb. word is…
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