Holy Scripture
Proverbs 26:13
A church father on this verse
“The sluggard says, A lion is in the way, etc. Many, when they hear words of exhortation, blame the devil, saying that they indeed wish to begin the path of righteousness, but are hindered by Satan so that they might not accomplish it; and thus, with such words of excuse, they always turn on the hinge of their own slot…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
13A sluggard when sent on a journey says, There is a lion in the ways, And there are murderers in the streets.
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11As when a dog goes to his own vomit, and becomes abominable, So is a fool who returns in his wickedness to his own sin. a There is a shame that brings sin: And there is a shame that is glory and grace.
12I have seen a man who seemed to himself to be wise; But a fool had more hope than he.
— Proverbs 26:13 —
14As a door turns on the hinge, So does a sluggard on his bed.
15A sluggard having hidden his hand in his bosom, Will not be able to bring it up to his mouth.