Proverbs 19:15 meaning and explanation

Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.

Proverbs 19:15, Berean Standard Bible

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Proverbs 19:15 belongs to a collection of wise sayings in ancient Israel, likely used to teach young people how to live well before God. The verse sets two lines side by side: laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle person ends up hungry.

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