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Proverbs 24:33

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 24:33 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “[Yet] a little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

[Yet] a little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep;
Proverbs 24:33 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 24

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
30I went by the field of the sluggard, And by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
31And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, The face thereof was covered with nettles, And the stone wall thereof was broken down.
32Then I beheld, and considered well; I saw, and received instruction:
33[Yet] a little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep;
34So shall thy poverty come as a robber, And thy want as an armed man.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Hear instruction, etc.] The instruction of wisdom, the Gospel of Christ; which instructs men in things relating to God the Father; as that he is the God and Father of his people, the God of all grace, the giver and sender of Christ, and all good things by him; in things respecting Christ, his person, office, grace, and righteousness; in things that appertain to the Spirit of God, his deity, personality, and operations of grace on the souls of men; in the knowledge of themselves, their impurity, impotence, and unrighteousness; and in the way of salvation by Jesus Christ, and therefore to be hearkened to; and be wise; this is the way to be wise to that which is good, both as to the knowledge…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the Proverbs 6:11 note. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Proverbs 24". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/proverbs-24.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“24:33-34 This proverb repeats 6:10-11.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Pro 6:4-11; Rom 13:11; Eph 5:14; Th1 5:6-8 Proverbs 24:34”
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