Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 19:15

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Laziness brings on deep sleep, and the shiftless man goes hungry.
— Proverbs 19:15

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Proverbs 19:15
Devo: Today's Verse
"Laziness brings on deep sleep, and the shiftless man goes hungry."
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Illustration of Proverbs 19:15
Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 19:15 -- 15 Laziness brings on deep sleep,and the shiftless man goes hungry.

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Illustration of Proverbs 19:15 — Laziness brings on deep sleep, and the shiftless man goes hungry.

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