⁹ He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

¹⁵ Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

²⁴ A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

⁴ The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.

¹³ Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.

⁵ The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

²⁵ The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

²⁶ He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

¹³ The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.

²⁹ Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.