Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Ecclesiastes 4:5 in English Standard Version "The fool folds his hands and eats his own flesh." Pr 6:10 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, Pr 24:33 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, Isa 9:20 They slice meat on the right, but are still hungry, and they devour on the left, but are not satisfied; each devours the flesh of his own arm,