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11 Then poverty will come upon you like a robber,
    and want like a brigand.

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11 and poverty(A) will come on you like a thief
    and scarcity like an armed man.

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24 The diligent hand will govern,
    but sloth makes for forced labor.(A)

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24 Diligent hands will rule,
    but laziness ends in forced labor.(A)

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The appetite of the sluggard craves but has nothing,
    but the appetite of the diligent is amply satisfied.

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A sluggard’s appetite is never filled,(A)
    but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.

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13 Do not love sleep lest you be reduced to poverty;
    keep your eyes open, have your fill of food.

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13 Do not love sleep or you will grow poor;(A)
    stay awake and you will have food to spare.

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19 Those who cultivate their land will have plenty of food,
    but those who engage in idle pursuits will have plenty of want.(A)

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19 Those who work their land will have abundant food,
    but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty.(A)

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