Proverbs 26:13

Catholic Public Domain Version

The lazy one says, "There is a lion along the way, and a lioness in the roads."

Cross References

Proverbs 15:19

The way of the slothful is like a hedge of thorns. The way of the just is without offense.

Proverbs 19:15

Laziness sends one into a deep sleep, and a dissolute soul will go hungry.

Proverbs 22:13

The lazy one says: "There is a lion outside. I might be slain in the midst of the streets."

Proverbs 6:6

Go to the ant, you lazy one, and consider her ways, and so learn wisdom.

Matthew 25:25

And so, being afraid, I went out and hid your talent in the earth. Behold, you have what is yours.'