Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A sluggard says, “There’s a lion in the road, a fierce lion roaming the streets!” New Living Translation The lazy person claims, “There’s a lion on the road! Yes, I’m sure there’s a lion out there!” English Standard Version The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road! There is a lion in the streets!” Berean Standard Bible The slacker says, “A lion is in the road! A fierce lion roams the public square!” King James Bible The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. New King James Version The lazy man says, “There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion is in the streets!” New American Standard Bible A lazy one says, “There is a lion on the road! A lion is in the public square!” NASB 1995 The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road! A lion is in the open square!” NASB 1977 The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road! A lion is in the open square!” Legacy Standard Bible The sluggard says, “There is a fierce lion in the road! A lion is among the streets!” Amplified Bible The lazy person [who is self-indulgent and relies on lame excuses] says, “There is a lion in the road! A lion is in the open square [and if I go outside to work I will be killed]!” Christian Standard Bible The slacker says, “There’s a lion in the road — a lion in the public square! ” Holman Christian Standard Bible The slacker says, “There’s a lion in the road— a lion in the public square!” American Standard Version The sluggard saith, There is a lion in the way; A lion is in the streets. Contemporary English Version Don't be lazy and keep saying, "There's a lion outside!" English Revised Version The sluggard saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. GOD'S WORD® Translation A lazy person says, "There's a ferocious lion out on the road! There's a lion loose in the streets!" Good News Translation Why don't lazy people ever get out of the house? What are they afraid of Lions? International Standard Version The lazy person claims, "There is a lion in the road! There's a lion in the streets!" Majority Standard Bible The slacker says, “A lion is in the road! A fierce lion roams the public square!” NET Bible The sluggard says, "There is a lion in the road! A lion in the streets!" New Heart English Bible The sluggard says, "There is a lion in the road. A fierce lion roams the streets." Webster's Bible Translation The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. World English Bible The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion roams the streets!” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe slothful has said, "" “A lion [is] in the way, "" A lion [is] in the broad places.” Young's Literal Translation The slothful hath said, 'A lion is in the way, A lion is in the broad places.' Smith's Literal Translation The slothful one said, A lion in the way; a lion between the broad places. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe slothful man saith: There is a lion in the way, and a lioness in the roads. Catholic Public Domain Version The lazy one says, “There is a lion along the way, and a lioness in the roads.” New American Bible The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the street, a lion in the middle of the square!” New Revised Standard Version The lazy person says, “There is a lion in the road! There is a lion in the streets!” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe sluggard says, when he is sent out, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Whenever a lazy man is sent, he says, "A lion is in the road"; "A lion is in the midst of the streets.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The sluggard saith: 'There is a lion in the way; Yea, a lion is in the streets.' Brenton Septuagint Translation A sluggard when sent on a journey says, There is a lion in the ways, and there are murderers in the streets. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Similitudes and Instructions…12Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. 13The slacker says, “A lion is in the road! A fierce lion roams the public square!” 14As a door turns on its hinges, so the slacker turns on his bed.… Cross References Proverbs 22:13 The slacker says, “There is a lion outside! I will be slain in the streets!” Matthew 25:24-25 Finally, the servant who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Master, I knew that you are a hard man, reaping where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed. / So I was afraid and went out and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what belongs to you.’ Proverbs 6:6-11 Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise. / Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler, / it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food at harvest. ... Proverbs 19:24 The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth. Proverbs 24:30-34 I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment. / Thorns had grown up everywhere, thistles had covered the ground, and the stone wall was broken down. / I observed and took it to heart; I looked and received instruction: ... Ecclesiastes 10:18 Through laziness the roof caves in, and in the hands of the idle, the house leaks. Matthew 25:26-30 ‘You wicked, lazy servant!’ replied his master. ‘You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed. / Then you should have deposited my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received it back with interest. / Therefore take the talent from him and give it to the one who has ten talents. ... Luke 19:20-24 Then another servant came and said, ‘Master, here is your mina, which I have laid away in a piece of cloth. / For I was afraid of you, because you are a harsh man. You withdraw what you did not deposit and reap what you did not sow.’ / His master replied, ‘You wicked servant, I will judge you by your own words. So you knew that I am a harsh man, withdrawing what I did not deposit and reaping what I did not sow? ... Proverbs 15:19 The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway. Proverbs 20:4 The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there. Romans 12:11 Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12 For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.” / For we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives, accomplishing nothing, but being busybodies. / We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living. Hebrews 6:12 Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. Proverbs 10:4 Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor. Treasury of Scripture The slothful man said, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. Proverbs 15:19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. Proverbs 19:15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. Proverbs 22:13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets. Jump to Previous Broad Fierce Hater Lion Midst Open Places Road Roaming Roams Slothful Sluggard Square Streets Way WorkJump to Next Broad Fierce Hater Lion Midst Open Places Road Roaming Roams Slothful Sluggard Square Streets Way WorkProverbs 26 1. observations about fools13. about sluggards 17. and about contentious busybodies The slacker says The term "slacker" in this context is derived from the Hebrew word "עָצֵל" (ʿāṣēl), which is often translated as "lazy" or "slothful." In the ancient Near Eastern context, laziness was not merely a lack of physical activity but a failure to fulfill one's responsibilities and duties. The slacker is characterized by a lack of initiative and a tendency to make excuses to avoid work. This reflects a deeper spiritual issue, as diligence and hard work are virtues extolled throughout Scripture (e.g., Proverbs 6:6-11). The slacker's attitude is a cautionary tale against complacency and a call to embrace the God-given mandate to work diligently. A lion is in the road! A fierce lion roams the public square! Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The slackerעָ֭צֵל (‘ā·ṣêl) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6102: Sluggish, lazy says, אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “A lion שַׁ֣חַל (ša·ḥal) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7826: A lion [is] in the road! בַּדָּ֑רֶךְ (bad·dā·reḵ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action A fierce lion אֲ֝רִ֗י (’ă·rî) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 738: A lion [roams] בֵּ֣ין (bên) Preposition Strong's 996: An interval, space between the public square!” הָרְחֹבֽוֹת׃ (hā·rə·ḥō·ḇō·wṯ) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7339: A broad open place, plaza Links Proverbs 26:13 NIVProverbs 26:13 NLT Proverbs 26:13 ESV Proverbs 26:13 NASB Proverbs 26:13 KJV Proverbs 26:13 BibleApps.com Proverbs 26:13 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 26:13 Chinese Bible Proverbs 26:13 French Bible Proverbs 26:13 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 26:13 The sluggard says There is a lion (Prov. 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