I have put off my robe; how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet; how could I soil them?
And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and you shall rise up early, and go on your way. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.
The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.
The slothful man says, There is a lion outside, I shall be slain in the streets.
Say not unto your neighbor, Go, and come again, and tomorrow I will give; when you have it with you.
While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give you.