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14 As a door turns on its hinges,
    so does a lazy person in bed.

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12 so that you may not become sluggish but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.(A)

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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 The lazy do not roast[a] their game,
    but the diligent obtain precious wealth.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. 12.27 Meaning of Heb uncertain
  2. 12.27 Meaning of Heb uncertain

24 The hand of the diligent will rule,
    while the lazy will be put to forced labor.

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How long will you lie there, O lazybones?
    When will you rise from your sleep?(A)
10 A little sleep, a little slumber,
    a little folding of the hands to rest,

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