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Proverbs 20:4
Because of the cold the sluggard would not plough: he shall beg therefore in the summer, and it shall not be given him.
Proverbs 20:4 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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Proverbs 20:4 in other translations
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.
The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing.
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In context
1 Wine is a luxurious thing, and drunkenness riotous: whosoever is delighted therewith, shall not be wise.
2 As the roaring of a lion, so also is the dread of a king: he that provoketh him, sinneth against his own soul.
3 It is an honour for a man to separate himself from quarrels: but all fools are meddling with reproaches.
4 Because of the cold the sluggard would not plough: he shall beg therefore in the summer, and it shall not be given him.
5 Counsel in the heart of a man is like deep water: but a wise man will draw it out.
6 Many men are called merciful: but who shall find a faithful man?
7 The just that walketh in his simplicity, shall leave behind him blessed children.
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