As the door turneth upon its hinges, So doth the sluggard upon his bed.
As the door turneth upon his hinges, So doth the slothful upon his bed.
As the door turns on its hinges, so does the lazy man [move not from his place] upon his bed.
As a door turns on its hinge, so do lazy people in their beds.
Just as a door turns upon its hinges, so also does the lazy one turn upon his bed.
As the door turneth upon its hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: But the precious substance of men is to the diligent
Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep:
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; Consider her ways, and be wise:
that ye be not sluggish, but imitators of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.