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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/26.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/26.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />As a door turns on its hinges, so a sluggard turns on his bed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/26.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />As a door swings back and forth on its hinges, so the lazy person turns over in bed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />As a door turns on its hinges, so does a sluggard on his bed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />As a door turns on its hinges, so the slacker turns on his bed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>As</i> the door turneth upon his hinges, so <i>doth</i> the slothful upon his bed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>As</i> a door turns on its hinges, So <i>does</i> the lazy <i>man</i> on his bed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br /><i>As</i> the door turns on its hinges, So <i>does</i> a lazy one on his bed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />As the door turns on its hinges, So does the sluggard on his bed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br /><i>As</i> the door turns on its hinges, So <i>does</i> the sluggard on his bed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br /><i>As</i> the door turns on its hinges, So <i>does</i> the sluggard on his bed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />As the door turns on its hinges, So does the lazy person on his bed [never getting out of it].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A door turns on its hinges, and a slacker, on his bed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A door turns on its hinges, and a slacker, on his bed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />As the door turneth upon its hinges, So doth the sluggard upon his bed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />A door turns on its hinges, but a lazy person just turns over in bed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />As the door turneth upon its hinges, so doth the sluggard upon his bed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[As] a door turns on its hinges, so the lazy person turns on his bed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Lazy people turn over in bed. They get no farther than a door swinging on its hinges. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The door turns on its hinges— as does the lazy person on his bed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />As a door turns on its hinges, so the slacker turns on his bed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Like a door that turns on its hinges, so a sluggard turns on his bed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />As the door turns on its hinges, so does the sluggard on his bed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />As the door turneth upon its hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />As the door turns on its hinges, so does the sluggard on his bed. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The door turns around on its hinge, "" And the slothful on his bed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The door turneth round on its hinge, And the slothful on his bed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />A door will turn upon its hinge, and the slothful upon his bed.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />As the door turneth upon its hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Just as a door turns upon its hinges, so also does the lazy one turn upon his bed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The door turns on its hinges and sluggards, on their beds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />As a door turns on its hinges, so does a lazy person in bed.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />As a door turns upon its hinges, so does the slothful turn on his bed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Like a door that swings around on its hinges, so the lazy man turns on his bed.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The door is turning upon its hinges, And the sluggard is still upon his bed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />As a door turns on the hinge, so does a sluggard on his bed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/26-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=5374" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/26.htm">Similitudes and Instructions</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>The slacker says, “A lion is in the road! A fierce lion roams the public square!” <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1817.htm" title="1817: had·de·leṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- A door. From dalah; something swinging, i.e. The valve of a door.">As a door</a> <a href="/hebrew/5437.htm" title="5437: tis·sō·wḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- A primitive root; to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively.">turns</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/6735.htm" title="6735: ṣî·rāh (N-msc:: 3fs) -- A hinge, a throe, a herald, erranddoer. From tsuwr; a hinge; also a throe; also a herald or errand-doer.">its hinges,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6102.htm" title="6102: wə·‘ā·ṣêl (Conj-w:: Adj-ms) -- Sluggish, lazy. From atsal; indolent.">so the slacker</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">turns on</a> <a href="/hebrew/4296.htm" title="4296: miṭ·ṭā·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A couch, bed. From natah; a bed for sleeping or eating; by analogy, a sofa, litter or bier.">his bed.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>The slacker buries his hand in the dish; it wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-9.htm">Proverbs 6:9-11</a></span><br />How long will you lie there, O slacker? When will you get up from your sleep? / A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, / and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-30.htm">Proverbs 24:30-34</a></span><br />I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment. / Thorns had grown up everywhere, thistles had covered the ground, and the stone wall was broken down. / I observed and took it to heart; I looked and received instruction: ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-18.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:18</a></span><br />Through laziness the roof caves in, and in the hands of the idle, the house leaks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-26.htm">Matthew 25:26-30</a></span><br />‘You wicked, lazy servant!’ replied his master. ‘You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed. / Then you should have deposited my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received it back with interest. / Therefore take the talent from him and give it to the one who has ten talents. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-11.htm">Romans 12:11</a></span><br />Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/6-12.htm">Hebrews 6:12</a></span><br />Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-24.htm">Proverbs 19:24</a></span><br />The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-4.htm">Proverbs 20:4</a></span><br />The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-25.htm">Proverbs 21:25-26</a></span><br />The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work. / All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:6</a></span><br />So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-10.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:10-12</a></span><br />For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.” / For we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives, accomplishing nothing, but being busybodies. / We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-14.htm">Ephesians 5:14-16</a></span><br />So it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” / Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, / redeeming the time, because the days are evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23</a></span><br />Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-17.htm">James 2:17</a></span><br />So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-4.htm">Proverbs 13:4</a></span><br />The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">As the door turns on his hinges, so does the slothful on his bed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/6-9.htm">Proverbs 6:9,10</a></b></br> How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/12-24.htm">Proverbs 12:24,27</a></b></br> The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/24-33.htm">Proverbs 24:33</a></b></br> <i>Yet</i> a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/22-27.htm">Bed</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-19.htm">Door</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-13.htm">Hater</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-50.htm">Hinges</a> <a href="/psalms/99-7.htm">Pillar</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-19.htm">Round</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-13.htm">Slothful</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-13.htm">Sluggard</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-17.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-11.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-12.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-1.htm">Turns</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-13.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/31-22.htm">Bed</a> <a href="/songs/5-2.htm">Door</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-15.htm">Hater</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-50.htm">Hinges</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-18.htm">Pillar</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-17.htm">Round</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-15.htm">Slothful</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-15.htm">Sluggard</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-9.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-27.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-9.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-9.htm">Turns</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-15.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/26-1.htm">observations about fools</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/26-13.htm">about sluggards</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/26-17.htm">and about contentious busybodies</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>As a door turns on its hinges</b><br>This phrase uses the imagery of a door, which is a common household item, to illustrate a point about laziness. In ancient times, doors were typically made of wood and attached to stone or wooden frames with hinges, allowing them to swing open and closed. The door's movement is limited to its hinges, symbolizing repetitive and unproductive motion. This imagery is used to depict the sluggard's life, which is marked by inactivity and lack of progress. The door's movement is predictable and confined, much like the life of a slacker who fails to take initiative or make meaningful changes. This metaphor can be connected to other biblical teachings on diligence and the consequences of laziness, such as in <a href="/proverbs/6-9.htm">Proverbs 6:9-11</a>, which warns against the poverty that comes from slothfulness.<p><b>so the slacker turns on his bed</b><br>The slacker, or sluggard, is a recurring character in the Book of Proverbs, representing someone who avoids work and responsibility. The image of turning on the bed suggests restlessness and a lack of purpose. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, hard work was highly valued, and laziness was seen as a moral failing. The slacker's behavior contrasts with the industriousness encouraged throughout Proverbs, such as in <a href="/proverbs/31.htm">Proverbs 31</a>, which describes the virtuous woman who works diligently. The slacker's turning on the bed is a futile action, much like the door's movement, indicating a life without direction or achievement. This can be seen as a warning against complacency and a call to embrace the biblical principle of stewardship, where individuals are encouraged to use their time and talents wisely for God's glory.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sluggard.htm">The Sluggard</a></b><br>A recurring character in the Book of Proverbs, representing laziness and a lack of initiative. The sluggard is often depicted as someone who avoids work and responsibility.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_door.htm">The Door</a></b><br>Used metaphorically in this verse, the door represents something that moves but does not progress. It turns on its hinges but remains in the same place, symbolizing the stagnant nature of the sluggard's life.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_bed.htm">The Bed</a></b><br>The place of rest, which in this context becomes a symbol of inactivity and wasted potential. The sluggard's attachment to the bed highlights his reluctance to engage in productive activities.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_inactivity.htm">The Danger of Inactivity</a></b><br>Laziness leads to stagnation. Just as a door moves but does not progress, a life characterized by inactivity fails to achieve its potential.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_diligence.htm">The Call to Diligence</a></b><br>Scripture consistently calls believers to be diligent and industrious. We are to work as unto the Lord, using our time and talents wisely.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_laziness.htm">The Consequences of Laziness</a></b><br>Laziness can lead to missed opportunities and eventual ruin. It is important to recognize the long-term effects of a lack of initiative.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_laziness.htm">Spiritual Laziness</a></b><br>Just as physical laziness is detrimental, spiritual laziness can hinder our growth in faith. We must be proactive in our spiritual disciplines.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_rest.htm">The Value of Rest</a></b><br>While rest is important, it should not become an excuse for laziness. Balance is key, ensuring that rest rejuvenates us for productive work.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 26</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_proverbs_say_on_laziness.htm">What does Proverbs say about lazy people?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_seven_deadly_sins.htm">What are the seven deadly sins?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_universal_salvation's_meaning.htm">Is trusting your feelings a wise decision?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'esteem_others'_mean.htm">What does it mean for the Lord to direct us?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">As the door turneth upon its hinges.</span> The door moves on its hinges and makes no progress beyond its own confined sphere of motion; so the slothful man turns himself on his bed from side to side, but never leaves it to do his. work. Other analogies have been found in this proverb. Thus: The door opens to let the diligent go forth to his daily business, while the sluggard is rolling upon his bed; the door creaks when it is moved, so the lazy man groans when he is aroused; the door now is opened, now is shut, so the sluggard at one time intends to rise, and then falls back in his bed, and returns to his sleep (comp. <a href="/proverbs/6-9.htm">Proverbs 6:9, 10</a>; <a href="/proverbs/24-33.htm">Proverbs 24:33</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/26-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">[As] a door</span><br /><span class="heb">הַ֭דֶּלֶת</span> <span class="translit">(had·de·leṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1817.htm">Strong's 1817: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something swinging, the valve of a, door</span><br /><br /><span class="word">turns</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּסּ֣וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(tis·sō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5437.htm">Strong's 5437: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn about, go around, surround</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">its hinges,</span><br /><span class="heb">צִירָ֑הּ</span> <span class="translit">(ṣî·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6735.htm">Strong's 6735: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hinge, a throe, a herald, erranddoer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so the sluggard</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝עָצֵ֗ל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·ṣêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6102.htm">Strong's 6102: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sluggish, lazy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[turns] on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his bed.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִטָּתֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(miṭ·ṭā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4296.htm">Strong's 4296: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bed, for, sleeping, eating, a sofa, litter, bier</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/26-14.htm">Proverbs 26:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/26-14.htm">Proverbs 26:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/26-14.htm">Proverbs 26:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/26-14.htm">Proverbs 26:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/26-14.htm">Proverbs 26:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/26-14.htm">Proverbs 26:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/26-14.htm">Proverbs 26:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/26-14.htm">Proverbs 26:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/26-14.htm">Proverbs 26:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/26-14.htm">Proverbs 26:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/26-14.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 26:14 As the door turns on its hinges (Prov. 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