Old Testament · Wisdom
Proverbs 10:4
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He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
About Proverbs 10:4
Proverbs 10:4 from Proverbs speaks directly to Folded Hands in the Bible, Laziness in the Bible, and Unemployment in the Bible, offering wisdom drawn from the Old Testament tradition. This passage in the wisdom literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Related Verses
- Proverbs 6:10
“Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:”
- Proverbs 24:33
“Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:”
- Ecclesiastes 4:5
“The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.”
- Proverbs 19:15
“Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.”
- Proverbs 6:6
“Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:”
How to Apply Proverbs 10:4
Study Proverbs 10:4 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Proverbs. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of Folded Hands in the Bible. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.