Proverbios 21:25

25 La codicia del perezoso lo lleva a la muerte,porque sus manos se niegan a trabajar;

Proverbios 21:25 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 21:25

The desire of the slothful killeth him
His desire after food and raiment, and riches; for because he cannot have what he desires, being unwilling to work for them, it frets and vexes him to death, or puts him upon unlawful methods to obtain them, which bring him to a shameful death; see ( Proverbs 13:4 ) ; for his hands refuse to labour;
when he is ordered by his superiors, or his wants are such as call for labour; and he seems to be willing and desirous of it, necessity obliging to it, yet he cannot bring his hands to it; these do in effect say, as Aben Ezra observes, Thou shall not do it. Maimonides says this is to be understood of sloth in seeking wisdom {h}.


FOOTNOTES:

F8 Moreh Nevochim, par. 1. c. 34. p. 47.

Proverbios 21:25 In-Context

23 El que refrena su boca y su lenguase libra de muchas angustias.
24 Orgulloso y arrogante, y famoso por insolente,es quien se comporta con desmedida soberbia.
25 La codicia del perezoso lo lleva a la muerte,porque sus manos se niegan a trabajar;
26 todo el día se lo pasa codiciando,pero el justo da con generosidad.
27 El sacrificio de los malvados es detestable,y más aun cuando se ofrece con mala intención.
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