Proverbs 19:24

The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his mouth he bringeth it not back.

The way of the slothful is as a hedge of briers, And the path of the upright is raised up.

Why dost Thou turn back Thy hand, Even Thy right hand? From the midst of Thy bosom remove it.

Till when, O slothful one, dost thou lie? When dost thou arise from thy sleep?

The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.

Sloth causeth deep sleep to fall, And an indolent soul doth hunger.

Near the field of a slothful man I passed by, And near the vineyard of a man lacking heart.

The slothful hath said, 'A lion is in the way, A lion is in the broad places.'

And he answering said, 'He who did dip with me the hand in the dish, he will deliver me up;

And he answering said to them, 'One of the twelve who is dipping with me in the dish;

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