24 The diligent hand will rule,
but laziness will lead to forced labor.(A)

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27 A lazy hunter doesn’t roast his game,(A)
but to a diligent person, his wealth is precious.(B)

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The slacker craves, yet has nothing,
but the diligent is fully satisfied.(A)

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11 Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle,(A)
but whoever earns it through labor[a] will multiply it.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. 13:11 Lit whoever gathers upon his hand

15 Laziness induces deep sleep,
and a lazy person will go hungry.(A)

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The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit,
but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor.(A)

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