Proverbs 22:13
Proverbs 22:13 Meaning and Explanation
“The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The lazy person invents excuses and fears that paralyze them into inaction.
The Context of Proverbs 22:13
How laziness manufactures false fears to justify inaction.
What Does Proverbs 22:13 Mean?
The sluggard sees danger that does not exist. A lion in the streets is absurd, yet in their mind it justifies staying home, staying safe, staying inactive. Fear becomes a convenient shelter for laziness.
This is not genuine caution but imagination dressed up as prudence. The slothful confuse worry with wisdom and miss the real work that needs doing because of fantasies about what might happen.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 22:13
What does Proverbs 22:13 mean?
The lazy person invents excuses and fears that paralyze them into inaction.
What is the context of Proverbs 22:13?
How laziness manufactures false fears to justify inaction.