The Sluggard

Proverbs 13:4  The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. 

‘The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.’ The sluggard’s desires are not satisfied, but those of the righteous are.

As vinegar sets the teeth on edge and as smoke irritates the eyes, so the sluggard hurts and grieves those who send him (10:26). The slothful man, under the excuse of unfavourable weather, neglects to cultivate his land till the proper time has passed, so he has to go begging in time of harvest (20:4). A lazy man is more self-conceited and wise in his own eyes than seven reputable wise men who can truly solve problems (26:16).

Eighteen facts about the sluggard or slothful: They are unteachable, careless, and indifferent (6:6-9). They love excessive sleep (9:9; 19:15; 24:33). They are irritating to others (10:26). They are servants to others (12:24). They are too lazy to cook food (12:27). They are wishful thinkers (13:4; 24:34). They have a life full of troubles (15:19). They are great wasters (18:9). They are lazy (19:24; 24:30-34; 26:14-15). They refuse to work (20:4; 21:25). They make the most senseless excuses for their laziness (22:13; 26:13). They are void of understanding (24:30). They permit property to ruin (24:31-34; Eccl. 10:18). They are too lazy to move themselves (26:14). They are conceited (26:16). They are unfaithful to trust (Matt. 25:26). They are unbelievers (Heb. 6:12). They lack business ability (Rom. 12:11).