Proverbs 26:14
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“As a door turns on its hinges, so the slacker turns on his bed.”
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Read Proverbs 26:14 in the flow of Proverbs26 for its full sense, then follow the cross-references below to the passages that echo it. Open Proverbs26 to see the surrounding context.
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BSBPD
“As a door turns on its hinges, so the slacker turns on his bed.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“Asthe door turneth upon its hinges, So doth the sluggard upon his bed.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“The door turneth round on its hinge, And the slothful on his bed.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Proverbs 26:14 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 6:9How long will you lie there, O slacker? When will you get up from your sleep?
- Proverbs 12:24The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
- Proverbs 12:27A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
- Proverbs 24:33A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest,
- Hebrews 6:12Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
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