Holy Scripture
Proverbs 20:4
A church father on this verse
“For the most part the slothful, while he neglects to do things that are necessary, sets before him some that are difficult, but is inconsiderately afraid of others; and so, as though finding something that he may reasonably fear, he satisfies himself that he has good reason for remaining torpid. To him it is rightly s…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
4A sluggard when reproached is not ashamed: So also he who borrows corn in harvest.
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In context
2The threat of a king differs not from the rage of a lion; And he that provokes him sins against his own soul.
3It is a glory to a man to turn aside from railing; But every fool is entangled with such matters.
— Proverbs 20:4 —
5Counsel in a man’s heart is deep water; But a prudent man will draw it out.
6A man is valuable, and a merciful man precious: But it is hard to find a faithful man.