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Proverbs 26:15

The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
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English Standard Version

The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; it wears him out to bring it back to his mouth.

New International Version

The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.

Catholic Public Domain Version

The lazy one conceals his hand under his arms, and it is a labor for him to move it to his mouth