Proverbs 26:13
The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
The slothful man saith,.... Within himself; or to such that excite him to diligence and industry, to go about the business of his calling, to till his field, and dress his vineyard. The Septuagint and…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
Compare the marginal reference note. Here there is greater dramatic vividness in the two words used: (1) A roaring one, (2) a lion, more specifically.
Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Matthew Henry
When a man talks foolishly we say, He talks idly; for none betray their folly more than those who are idle and go about to excuse themselves in their idleness. As men's folly makes them slothful, so…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
Almost identical with Pro 22:13, where see note.
the slothfulman] Rather, the sluggard. See Pro 26:26, note.