Proverbs 22:13
The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.
In context
10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; Yea, strife and reproach shall cease. 11 He that loveth pureness of heart, For the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. 12 The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, And he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets. 14 The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: He that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein. 15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; But the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. 16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, And he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 22:13 in the NIV
The sluggard says, “There’s a lion outside! I’ll be killed in the public square!”
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 22:13 in the ESV
The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside! I shall be killed in the streets!”