Ecclesiastes 10:18
By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.
Context
This verse from Ecclesiastes Chapter 10 connects to 10 cross-references. Wisdom sayings in the style of Proverbs about foolishness in rulers, workers, and speakers: a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor as dead flies spoil the perfume maker's ointment. A fool's speech is laborious and he does not know the …
Other Translations
By slothfulness the roof sinketh in; and through idleness of the hands the house leaketh.
By slothfulness is the wall brought low, And by idleness of the hands doth the house drop.
When no work is done the roof goes in, and when the hands do nothing water comes into the house.
Cross References
So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.
I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye …
And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto …