A door turns on its hinges, and a slacker, on his bed.
As the door turneth upon his hinges, So doth the slothful upon his bed.
As the door turns on its hinges, so does the lazy man [move not from his place] upon his bed.
As the door turneth upon its hinges, So doth the sluggard upon his bed.
As a door turns on its hinge, so do lazy people in their beds.
Just as a door turns upon its hinges, so also does the lazy one turn upon his bed.
As the door turneth upon its hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
The diligent hand will rule, but laziness will lead to forced labour.
A lazy hunter doesn’t roast his game, but to a diligent person, his wealth is precious.
a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the arms to rest,
Go to the ant, you slacker! Observe its ways and become wise.
so that you won’t become lazy but will be imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and perseverance.