Proverbs 26:14
New King James Version
14 As a door turns on its hinges,
So does the lazy man on his bed.
Proverbs 26:14
New International Version
14 As a door turns on its hinges,
so a sluggard turns on his bed.(A)
Hebrews 6:12
New King James Version
12 that you do not become [a]sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience (A)inherit the promises.
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- Hebrews 6:12 lazy
Hebrews 6:12
New International Version
12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate(A) those who through faith and patience(B) inherit what has been promised.(C)
Proverbs 24:33
New King James Version
33 (A)A little sleep, a little slumber,
A little folding of the hands to rest;
Proverbs 24:33
New International Version
33 A little sleep, a little slumber,
a little folding of the hands to rest(A)—
Proverbs 12:27
New King James Version
27 The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting,
But diligence is man’s precious possession.
Proverbs 12:27
New International Version
27 The lazy do not roast[a] any game,
but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:27 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain.
Proverbs 12:24
New King James Version
24 (A)The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.
Proverbs 12:24
New International Version
24 Diligent hands will rule,
but laziness ends in forced labor.(A)
Proverbs 6:9-10
New King James Version
9 (A)How long will you [a]slumber, O sluggard?
When will you rise from your sleep?
10 A little sleep, a little slumber,
A little folding of the hands to sleep—
Footnotes
- Proverbs 6:9 Lit. lie down
Proverbs 6:9-10
New International Version
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