Proverbs 26:13

The Scriptures 1998

The lazy one says, “There is a lion in the way! A fierce lion is in the streets!”

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The way of a lazy one is like a hedge of thorns, But the way of the straight is a highway.

Laziness makes one fall into a deep sleep, And an idle being suffers hunger.

The lazy one says, “There is a lion outside! I am going to be killed in the streets!”

Go to the ant, you lazy one! See her ways and be wise,

and being afraid, I went and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what is yours.’