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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 19, Verse 15

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14
House and riches [are] the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife [is] from the LORD.
King James Version
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
American Standard Version
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; And the idle soul shall suffer hunger.
New English Translation
Laziness brings on a deep sleep, and the idle person will go hungry.
World English Bible
Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; [but] he that despiseth his ways shall die.
17
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
18
Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
19
A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver [him], yet thou must do it again.
20
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
21
[There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
22
The desire of a man [is] his kindness: and a poor man [is] better than a liar.
23
The fear of the LORD [tendeth] to life: and [he that hath it] shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24
A slothful [man] hideth his hand in [his] bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.