Proverbs 26:15
The hater of work puts his hand deep into the basin: lifting it again to his mouth is a weariness to him.
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- Prov 19:24 : 24 The hater of work puts his hand deep into the basin, and will not even take it to his mouth again.
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24 The hater of work puts his hand deep into the basin, and will not even take it to his mouth again.
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25 The desire of the hater of work is death to him, for his hands will do no work.
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16 The hater of work seems to himself wiser than seven men who are able to give an answer with good sense.
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23 A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.
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4 The hater of work does not get his desires, but the soul of the hard workers will be made fat.
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9 How long will you be sleeping, O hater of work? when will you get up from your sleep?
10 A little sleep, a little rest, a little folding of the hands in sleep:
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4 He who is slow in his work becomes poor, but the hand of the ready worker gets in wealth.
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32 If you have done foolishly in lifting yourself up, or if you have had evil designs, put your hand over your mouth.
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30 He whose eyes are shut is a man of twisted purposes, and he who keeps his lips shut tight makes evil come about.
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27 Because his face is covered with fat, and his body has become thick;
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