Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

Wesley's Notes

19:15 Casteth - Makes a man careless, and like one asleep in his business.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

15. a deep sleep-a state of utter indifference.

idle soul-or, "person" (compare Pr 10:4; 12:24).

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

19:14. A discreet and virtuous wife is more valuable than house and riches. 15. A sluggish, slothful disposition makes men poor; it brings them to want. And this applies both to the present life and that which is to come. 16. If we keep God's word, God's word will keep us from every thing really hurtful. We abuse the doctrine of free grace, if we think that it does away the necessity and advantage of obedience. Those that live at random must die. This truth is clearly taught in words enough to alarm the stoutest sinner. 17. God has chosen the poor of this world, to be rich in faith, and heirs of his kingdom. 18. When parents keep under foolish tenderness, they do their best to render children a comfort to them, and happy in themselves.