Poor is one who works with [a]a lazy hand,
But the (A)hand of the diligent makes rich.
He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely,
But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully.

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  1. Proverbs 10:4 Lit an idle hand

A slack hand causes poverty,
    but the hand of the diligent makes rich.(A)
A child who gathers in summer is prudent,
    but a child who sleeps in harvest brings shame.(B)

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26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,
So is the [a](A)lazy one to those who send him.

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  1. Proverbs 10:26 Lit idle one

26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,
    so are the lazy to their employers.(A)

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