^{13 Ref} The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.

^{14 Ref} As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

^{15 Ref} The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.

^{16 Ref} The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.