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The sluggard saith, There is a lion in the way; A lion is in the streets.
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Christian Standard Bible
The slacker says, “There’s a lion in the road — a lion in the public square! ”
English Standard Version
The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road! There is a lion in the streets!”
King James Version
The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
New American Standard Bible
A lazy one says, “There is a lion on the road! A lion is in the public square!”
New International Version
A sluggard says, “There’s a lion in the road, a fierce lion roaming the streets!”
New King James Version
The lazy man says, “ There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion is in the streets!”
New Living Translation
The lazy person claims, “There’s a lion on the road! Yes, I’m sure there’s a lion out there!”
World English Bible
The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion roams the streets!”