As a door turns on its hinges so a slacker turns 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 hand of the diligent will rule, but the lazy will become forced labor.
A lazy person does not roast his game, but a diligent person prizes his possessions.
“A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep,”
Go to the ant, you slacker— consider its ways and be wise!
so you will not be sluggish, but imitators of those inheriting the promises through trust and perseverance.