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The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

Proverbs 19:24 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૧૯:૨૪
આળસુ પોતાનો હાથ થાળીમાં મૂકે છે ખરો, પણ તેને પોતાના મોં સુધી ઉઠાવવાનું તેનું મન થતું નથી.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन १९:२४
आलसी अपना हाथ थाली में डालता है, परन्तु अपने मुँह तक कौर नहीं उठाता।

In context

22That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.

23The fear of the LORD leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

24The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

25Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

26He who robs his father and drives away his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

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