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

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

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

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14 As a door turns on its hinges,
    so a sluggard turns on his bed.(A)
15 A sluggard buries his hand in the dish;
    he is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.(B)
16 A sluggard is wiser in his own eyes
    than seven people who answer discreetly.

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