¹⁹ 
The way of the lazy is like a hedge of thorns [it pricks, lacerates, and entangles him],
But the way [of life] of the upright is smooth and open like a highway.

²⁴ 
The lazy man buries his hand in the [food] dish,
But will not even bring it to his mouth again.

⁴ 
The lazy man does not plow when the winter [planting] season arrives;
So he begs at the [next] harvest and has nothing [to reap].

²⁵ 
The desire of the lazy kills him,
For his hands refuse to labor;
²⁶ 
He craves all the day long [and does no work],
But the righteous [willingly] gives and does not withhold [what he has].^(A)

¹³ 
The lazy one [manufactures excuses and] says, “There is a lion outside!
I will be killed in the streets [if I go out to work]!”

¹³ 
The lazy person [who is self-indulgent and relies on lame excuses] says, “There is a lion in the road!
A lion is in the open square [and if I go outside to work I will be killed]!”^(A)
14 
As the door turns on its hinges,
So does the lazy person on his bed [never getting out of it].
¹⁵ 
The lazy person buries his hand in the dish [losing opportunity after opportunity];
It wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.^(B)
16 
The lazy person is wiser in his own eyes
Than seven [sensible] men who can give a discreet answer.