Proverbs 20:4
The Scripture
(4) The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the king of Israel is warned against the folly of the wicked, who boast of their strength but lack true wisdom, and the passage contrasts the fleeting nature of power with the lasting value of prudence. The passage also reflects on the consequences of pride and the importance of humility, urging listeners to seek knowledge rather than rely on empty boasts.
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