Proverbs 26:14 TSK: The door turns on its hinges— as does the lazy person on his bed.

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As a door turns on its hinges, so the sluggard turns on his bed.

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Proverbs 6:9, 10
How long will you lie there, O sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? . . .

Proverbs 12:24, 27
The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor. . . .

Proverbs 24:33
A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest,

Hebrews 6:12
Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

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New American Standard Bible
As the door turns on its hinges, So does the sluggard on his bed.

King James Bible
As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A door turns on its hinges, and a slacker, on his bed.

International Standard Version
The door turns on its hinges— as does the lazy person on his bed.

NET Bible
Like a door that turns on its hinges, so a sluggard turns on his bed.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Like a door that swings around on its hinges, so the lazy man turns on his bed.

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