13 The lazy person says, “There is a lion outside! I shall be killed in the streets!”(A)
13 The slacker says, “There’s a lion outside!I’ll be killed in the public square!”(A)
29 Do you see those who are skillful in their work? They will serve kings; they will not serve common people.(A)
29 Do you see a man skilled in his work?He will stand in the presence of kings.He will not stand in the presence of unknown men.(A)
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