Proverbs 6:10

The Scriptures 1998

A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to lie down;

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

Do not love sleep, lest you become poor; Open your eyes, be satisfied with bread.

For the drunkard and the glutton become poor, And slumber puts rags on a man.

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

How long would you lie down, O lazy one? When do you arise from your sleep?

The fool folds his hands and consumes his own flesh.