Proverbs 26:15
The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom,.... To keep it warm; Jarchi's note is,
"he puts his hand in a hot basin, because of the cold.''
The word (c) for "bosom" does sometimes signify a "pot"…
Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Matthew Henry
The sluggard has now, with much ado, got out of his bed, but he might as well have lain there still for any thing he is likely to bring to pass in his work, so awkwardly does he go about it. Observe,…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
his bosom Rather, the dish, as in Pro 19:24, where see note. grieveth Rather, wearieth. It is too much trouble to him.