As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So is the lazy one to those who send him.
Like the cold of snow in time of harvest Is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the life of his masters.
One who takes away a garment in cold weather, Is like vinegar on soda, And a singer of songs on an evil heart.
He who sends a message by the hand of a fool Cuts off feet, drinks damage.
Go to the ant, you lazy one! See her ways and be wise,
who say, ‘Keep to yourself, do not come near me, for I am set-apart to you!’ These are smoke in My nostrils, a fire that burns all day.
“And his master answering, said to him, ‘You wicked and lazy servant, you knew that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered seed.
not idle in duty, ardent in spirit, serving the Master;
in order that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through belief and patience inherit the promises.