As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
He who sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off the feet, [and] drinks injury.
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, [is] a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
so that ye may not become lazy, but imitators of those who, through faith and longsuffering, inherit the promises.
But having answered, his lord said to him, Thou evil and lazy bondman, thou knew that I reap where I sowed not, and gather from where I did not scatter.
As he who takes off a garment in cold weather, [and] vinegar upon soda, so [is] he who sings songs to a heavy heart.
not lazy in diligence, being fervent in the Spirit serving the Lord,
who say, Stand by thyself, do not come near to me, for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burns all the day.
Go to the ant, thou sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise.