Proverbs 26:13

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

The lazy person says, “There is a lion in the road! There is a lion in the streets!”

Cross References

Proverbs 15:19

The way of the lazy is overgrown with thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway.

Proverbs 19:15

Laziness brings on deep sleep; an idle person will suffer hunger.

Proverbs 22:13

The lazy person says, “There is a lion outside! I shall be killed in the streets!”

Proverbs 6:6

Go to the ant, you lazybones; consider its ways and be wise.

Matthew 25:25

so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.’