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14 As a door swings back and forth on its hinges,
    so the lazy person turns over in bed.

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14 As a door turns on its hinges,
    so a sluggard turns on his bed.(A)

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12 Then you will not become spiritually dull and indifferent. Instead, you will follow the example of those who are going to inherit God’s promises because of their faith and endurance.

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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)

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33 A little extra sleep, a little more slumber,
    a little folding of the hands to rest—

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33 A little sleep, a little slumber,
    a little folding of the hands to rest(A)

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27 Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch,
    but the diligent make use of everything they find.

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27 The lazy do not roast[a] any game,
    but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:27 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain.

24 Work hard and become a leader;
    be lazy and become a slave.

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24 Diligent hands will rule,
    but laziness ends in forced labor.(A)

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But you, lazybones, how long will you sleep?
    When will you wake up?
10 A little extra sleep, a little more slumber,
    a little folding of the hands to rest—

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How long will you lie there, you sluggard?(A)
    When will you get up from your sleep?
10 A little sleep, a little slumber,
    a little folding of the hands to rest(B)

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