Proverbs 22:13

The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 22:13

BSB
The slacker says, "There is a lion outside! I will be slain in the streets!"
AKJV
The slothful man said, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.
CPDV
The lazy one says: "There is a lion outside. I might be slain in the midst of the streets."
ERV
The sluggard saith, There is a lion without: I shall be murdered in the streets.
NHEB
The sluggard says, "There is a lion outside. I will be killed in the streets."
SMT
The slothful one said, A lion without; I shall be slain in the midst of the broad places.

Commentary for Proverbs 22:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 22:13
Summary
Lazy person invents excuses to avoid work
Event
Mocking lazy person's invented fears
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom