Proverbs 21:25 meaning and explanation

The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.

Proverbs 21:25, Berean Standard Bible

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This proverb is a saying from Israel’s wisdom tradition, observing how character shapes a life. The “slacker” is not merely lazy but ruled by craving: he spends the day desiring what others have, yet his hands refuse to work.

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