18 By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.

19 A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things.

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18 Through laziness, the rafters sag;
    because of idle hands, the house leaks.(A)

19 A feast is made for laughter,
    wine(B) makes life merry,
    and money is the answer for everything.

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