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15 
Laziness casts one into a deep sleep [unmindful of lost opportunity],
And the idle person will suffer hunger.
16 
He who keeps and obeys the commandment [of the Lord] keeps (guards) his own life,
But he who is careless of his ways and conduct will die.(A)
17 
He who is gracious and lends a hand to the poor lends to the Lord,
And the Lord will repay him for his good deed.(B)

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