Parallel Search for 'Proverbs 26:13-16' - NAS and KJV

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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 26:13-16

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A lazy one says, "There is a lion on the road! A lion is in the public square!"

Proverbs 26:13

The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.

As the door turns on its hinges, So does a lazy one on his bed.

Proverbs 26:14

As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

A lazy one buries his hand in the dish; He is weary of bringing it to his mouth again.

Proverbs 26:15

The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.

A lazy one is wiser in his own eyes Than seven people who can give a discreet answer.

Proverbs 26:16

The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

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