The soul of the sluggard desireth, and {hath} nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

The slothful hideth his hand in {his} bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. {it grieveth...: or, he is weary}

A little that a righteous man hath {is} better than the riches of many wicked.

Better {is} little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

Better {is} a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

And put a knife to thy throat, if thou {be} a man given to appetite.

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. {slothful: or, deceitful}

The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

A slothful {man} hideth his hand in {his} bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

{As} the door turneth upon his hinges, so {doth} the slothful upon his bed.

The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.