Strong's Lexicon The sluggard עָצֵ֣ל (‘ā·ṣêl) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 6102: 1) sluggish, lazy 1a) sluggard (subst) does not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's Hebrew 3808: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) plow יַחֲרֹ֑שׁ (ya·ḥă·rōš) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2790: 1) to cut in, plough, engrave, devise 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cut in, engrave 1a2) to plough 1a3) to devise 1b) (Niphal) to be ploughed 1c) (Hiphil) to plot evil 2) to be silent, be dumb, be speechless, be deaf 2a) (Qal) 2a1) to be silent 2a2) to be deaf 2b) (Hiphil) 2b1) to be silent, keep quiet 2b2) to make silent 2b3) to be deaf, show deafness 2c) (Hithpael) to remain silent in season; מֵ֭חֹרֶף (mê·ḥō·rep̄) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2779: 1) harvest time, autumn 2) (CLBL) winter at harvest time בַּקָּצִ֣יר (baq·qā·ṣîr) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7105: 1) harvest, harvesting 1a) process of harvesting 1b) crop, what is harvested or reaped 1c) time of harvest 2) boughs, branches he looks, (וְשָׁאַ֖ל) (wə·šā·’al) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7592: 1) to ask, enquire, borrow, beg 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to ask, ask for 1a2) to ask (as a favour), borrow 1a3) to enquire, enquire of 1a4) to enquire of, consult (of deity, oracle) 1a5) to seek 1b) (Niphal) to ask for oneself, ask leave of absence 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to enquire, enquire carefully 1c2) to beg, practise beggary 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to be given on request 1d2) to grant, make over to, let (one) ask (successfully) or give or lend on request (then) grant or make over to but nothing is there. וָאָֽיִן׃ (wā·’ā·yin) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's Hebrew 369: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleThe slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there. Young's Literal Translation Because of winter the slothful plougheth not, He asketh in harvest, and there is nothing. Holman Christian Standard Bible The slacker does not plow during planting season; at harvest time he looks, and there is nothing. New American Standard Bible The sluggard does not plow after the autumn, So he begs during the harvest and has nothing. King James Bible The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; [therefore] shall he beg {08675;07592:08799} in harvest, and [have] nothing. Parallel Verses New International Version Sluggards do not plow in season; so at harvest time they look but find nothing. New Living Translation Those too lazy to plow in the right season will have no food at the harvest. English Standard Version The sluggard does not plow in the autumn; he will seek at harvest and have nothing. New American Standard Bible The sluggard does not plow after the autumn, So he begs during the harvest and has nothing. King James Bible The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing. Holman Christian Standard Bible The slacker does not plow during planting season; at harvest time he looks, and there is nothing. International Standard Version A lazy person doesn't plow in the proper season; he looks for a harvest, but there is nothing. NET Bible The sluggard will not plow during the planting season, so at harvest time he looks for the crop but has nothing. American Standard Version The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; Therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing. English Revised Version The slothful will not plow by reason of the winter; therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing. Young's Literal Translation Because of winter the slothful plougheth not, He asketh in harvest, and there is nothing. Cross References Proverbs 6:6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Proverbs 13:4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. Proverbs 20:5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out. Proverbs 21:25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 20:3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling. Proverbs 20:2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul. Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. Proverbs 20:6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? Proverbs 20:7 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him. 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