How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
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Verse 9 is found in chapter 6 of Proverbs. The first warning concerns imprudently becoming surety for another person. The problem is not generosity, but assuming an obligation without discernment. The urgent instruction to free oneself from such a guarantee is accompanied by the observation of ants, whose diligence contrasts with laziness. The wise person learns to anticipate consequences and work before need arrives.
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Wie lange liegst du, Fauler? Wann willst du aufstehen von deinem Schlaf?
Perezoso, ¿hasta cuándo has de dormir? ¿Cuándo te levantarás de tu sueño?
Paresseux, jusqu'à quand seras-tu couché? Quand te lèveras-tu de ton sommeil?
Infino a quando, o pigro, giacerai? Quando ti desterai dal tuo sonno?
Ó preguiçoso, até quando ficarás deitado? Quando te levantarás do teu sono?
懶惰人哪,你要睡到幾時呢? 你甚麼時候才睡醒呢?
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