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Proverbs 26:13
The slothful hath said, `A lion is in the way, A lion is in the broad places.'
Proverbs 26:13 · Young's Literal Translation
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Proverbs 26:13 in other translations
The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
The slacker says, “A lion is in the road! A fierce lion roams the public square!”
The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion roams the streets!”
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In context
10 Great is the Former of all, And He is rewarding a fool, And is rewarding transgressors.
11 As a dog hath returned to its vomit, A fool is repeating his folly.
12 Thou hast seen a man wise in his own eyes, More hope of a fool than of him!
13 The slothful hath said, `A lion is in the way, A lion is in the broad places.'
14 The door turneth round on its hinge, And the slothful on his bed.
15 The slothful hath hid his hand in a dish, He is weary of bringing it back to his mouth.
16 Wiser is the slothful in his own eyes, Than seven men returning a reason.
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