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Proverbs 26:13-16 (NIRV)
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13 A person who doesn't want to work says, "There's a lion in the road!
There's an angry lion wandering in the streets!"
14 A person who doesn't want to work turns over in bed
just like a door that swings back and forth.
15 A person who doesn't want to work leaves his hand in the dish.
He acts as if he is too tired to bring it back up to his mouth.
16 A person who doesn't want to work is wiser in his own eyes
than seven people who give careful answers.
This passage relates to the following topic(s): (v. 13)
Laziness - The sluggard makes excuses
(v. 16)
Laziness - The sluggard is wise in his own eyes
This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s): (v. 13)
Raising Awesome Kids - Work Ethic and responsibility (2008-12-27)
(v. 13)
Followup - Laziness (part I) (2011-01-22)
(v. 14)
Raising Awesome Kids - Work Ethic and responsibility (2008-12-27)
(v. 14)
Followup - Laziness (part I) (2011-01-22)
(v. 14)
Proverbs on Laziness (part I) (2011-09-29)
(v. 15)
Followup - Laziness (part I) (2011-01-22)
(v. 15)
Proverbs on Laziness (part I) (2011-09-29)
(v. 16)
Followup - Laziness (part I) (2011-01-22)
(v. 16)
Proverbs on Laziness (part I) (2011-09-29)
This passage is referenced in the following study note(s): (v. 14) Devotional:
Hard Work and Rest (2008-12-12)