Holy Scripture

Proverbs 6:10

Source: Septuagint

Original

10Thou sleepest a little, and thou restest a little, and thou slumberest a short time, And thou foldest thine arms over thy breast a little.

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8He prepares food for himself in the summer, And lays by abundant store in harvest. a Or go to the bee, And learn how diligent she is, And how earnestly she is engaged in her work; b Whose labors kings and private men use for health, And she is desired and respected by all: c Though weak in body, She is advanced by honoring wisdom.

9How long wilt thou lie, O sluggard? And when wilt thou awake out of sleep?

— Proverbs 6:10 —

11Then poverty comes upon thee as an evil traveler, And want as a swift courier: a But if thou be diligent, thy harvest shall arrive as a fountain, And poverty shall flee away as a bad courier.

12A foolish man and a transgressor Goes in ways that are not good.

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