^{13 Ref} The slothful hath said, `A lion `is' in the way, A lion `is' in the broad places.'

^{14 Ref} The door turneth round on its hinge, And the slothful on his bed.

^{15 Ref} The slothful hath hid his hand in a dish, He is weary of bringing it back to his mouth.

^{16 Ref} Wiser `is' the slothful in his own eyes, Than seven `men' returning a reason.