Proverbs 26:13-16 ▼

13 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]!”

14 As the door turns on its hinges, So does the lazy person on his bed [never getting out of it].

15 The lazy person buries his hand in the dish [losing opportunity after opportunity]; It wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.

16 The lazy person is wiser in his own eyes Than seven [sensible] men who can give a discreet answer.