The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
What does Proverbs 26:13 mean?
The slothful man hates every thing that requires care and labour. But it is foolish to frighten ourselves from real duties by fancied difficulties.
Key themes
Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord
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Keep this verse inside Proverbs 26:12-13 and alongside a few nearby related passages.