Proverbs 22:13

The lazy man says: There is a lion outside. I will be killed in the streets.

Numbers 13:32-33

They spread lies among the Israelites about the land they had explored. They said: The land we explored is one that devours those who live there. All the people we saw there are very tall.

Proverbs 15:19

The way of the lazy is as a hedge of thorns. But the way of the righteous is a wide path.

Proverbs 26:13-16

The lazy man says: There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.

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Summary

The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.

Bible References

The slothful

Proverbs 15:19
The way of the lazy is as a hedge of thorns. But the way of the righteous is a wide path.
Proverbs 26:13
The lazy man says: There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
Numbers 13:32
They spread lies among the Israelites about the land they had explored. They said: The land we explored is one that devours those who live there. All the people we saw there are very tall.

General references

Proverbs 21:25
The desire of the lazy killed him for his hands refuse to work.
Proverbs 26:13
The lazy man says: There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
Ecclesiastes 11:4
He who observes the wind will not sow and he that regards the clouds will not reap.