One who is slack in his work
    is brother to one who destroys.(A)

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Avoiding Fools and Their Foolishness

Whoever is lazy regarding his work
    is also a brother to the master of destruction.

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15 Laziness brings on deep sleep,
    and the shiftless go hungry.(A)

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15 Laziness puts one to sleep,
    and an idle person will go hungry.

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