Laziness

6 Go to the ant, z you slacker! a

Observe its ways and become wise.

7 Without leader, administrator, or ruler,

8 it prepares its provisions in summer;

it gathers its food during harvest. b

9 How long will you stay in bed, you slacker?

When will you get up from your sleep?

10 A little sleep, a little slumber,

a little folding of the arms to rest, c

11 and your poverty will come like a robber,

your need, like a bandit. d