Proverbs 21:25
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 21:25 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 21:25 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 21:25 — KJV
“The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.”
— Proverbs 21:25 (KJV)
Proverbs 21:25 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 21:25
“Except the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the fear of Isaac, had been with me, surely thou hadst sent me away now empty. God hath seen mine affliction and the labour of my hands, and rebuked thee yesternight.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:25: hands, labour
“Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise the work of thine hands, and shine upon the counsel of the wicked? work: Heb. labour”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:25: hands, labour
“Thou shalt call, and I will answer thee: thou wilt have a desire to the work of thine hands.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:25: desire, hands
“For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:25: hands, labour
“And whatsoever mine eyes desired I kept not from them, I withheld not my heart from any joy; for my heart rejoiced in all my labour: and this was my portion of all my labour.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:25: desire, labour
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