Add parallel Print Page Options

Escape like a gazelle from the hunter’s hand,
like a bird from the snare of the fowler.

Laziness and Perversity

Go to the ant, you slacker—
consider its ways and be wise!
It has no commander,
no overseer or ruler.

Read full chapter

Free yourself, like a gazelle(A) from the hand of the hunter,(B)
    like a bird from the snare of the fowler.(C)

Go to the ant, you sluggard;(D)
    consider its ways and be wise!
It has no commander,
    no overseer or ruler,

Read full chapter