World English Bible
Proverbs 21:25
“The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 21
23
Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
24
The proud and haughty man, "scoffer" is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.
25
The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
26
There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don't withhold.
27
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!