Catholic Public Domain Version
"I passed by the field of a lazy man, and by the vineyard of a foolish man, "
— Proverbs 24:30, Catholic Public Domain Version
“I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;”
“I went by the field of the sluggard, And by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; ”
“I went by the field of the sluggard, by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;”
“I passed by the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of one who lacks sense.”
“I passed by the field of the slothful man, and by the vineyard of the foolish man:”
“I went by the field of the hater of work, and by the vine-garden of the man without sense;”
“I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;”
Prepare your outdoor work, and diligently cultivate your field, so that afterward, you may build your house.
Do not be a witness without cause against your neighbor. And do not mislead anyone with your lips.
Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me.” I will repay each one according to his work.
I passed by the field of a lazy man, and by the vineyard of a foolish man,
and behold, it was entirely filled with nettles, and thorns had covered its surface, and the stonewall was destroyed.
When I had seen this, I laid it up in my heart, and by this example, I received discipline.
You will sleep a little,” I said. “You will slumber briefly. You will fold your hands a little, so as to rest.