Pro 6:9 | MHM | STEP | v. 9–10 : Solomon asks, “How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?” (Proverbs 6:9 ). He scolds those who waste time and keep putting off their work. The lazy person always wants “a little sleep, a little slumber,” but this attitude leads to never getting anything done. Delaying work only makes us waste more time, and soon we have nothing left to show for it. This warning also applies to people who are slow to turn away from sin or to do what is right.

‏ Proverbs 6:9

v. 9–10: Solomon asks, “How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?” (Proverbs 6:9 ^a). He scolds those who waste time and keep putting off their work. The lazy person always wants “a little sleep, a little slumber,” but this attitude leads to never getting anything done. Delaying work only makes us waste more time, and soon we have nothing left to show for it. This warning also applies to people who are slow to turn away from sin or to do what is right.