Proverbs 19:15-17
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
15 Laziness brings on deep sleep,
and the sluggard goes hungry.(A)
16 Those who keep commands keep their lives,
but those who despise these ways will die.(B)
17 Whoever cares for the poor lends to the Lord,(C)
who will pay back the sum in full.
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