The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
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Interpretation
Here is the misery of the slothful; their hands refuse to labour in an honest calling, by which they might get an honest livelihood; yet their hearts cease not to covet riches, pleasures, and honours, which cannot be obtained without labour. But the righteous and industrious have their desires satisfied.
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This thought runs through Proverbs 21:25-29.