Proverbs 24:30–34

Proverbs 24

V. 30. I went by the field of the slothful, where he could well observe the effect of sloth, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding, one too lazy to work because he lacked in wisdom; v. 31. and, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, the entire field, for want of cultivation, had produced noxious weeds, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down, another sign of utter neglect.

V. 32. Then I saw and considered it well, observing the lesson taught by that neglected field; I looked upon it and received instruction, laying down the admonition conveyed by the scene of desolation in a maxim for others.

V. 33. Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep, that being the thought governing the actions of the slothful; v. 34. so shall thy poverty come as one that traveleth, and thy want, the need of money and of all necessaries of life, as an armed man, literally, “one armed with a shield.” Compare chapter 6, 10. 11.