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He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand,
    but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.
He who gathers in summer is a wise son,
    but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.

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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 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes,
    so is the sluggard to those who send him.

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

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