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Proverbs 6:3-10 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

3. Instead, my son, do something to free yourself. Don't fall into your neighbor's hands. Don't be proud. Hurry and make your appeal to your neighbor.

4. Don't let your eyes go to sleep. Don't let your eyelids close.

5. As a deer frees itself from a hunter, free yourself. As a bird frees itself from a trapper, free yourself.

6. You people who don't want to work, think about the ant! Consider its ways and be wise!

7. It has no commander. It has no leader or ruler.

8. But it stores up its food in summer. It gathers its food at harvest time.

9. You lazy people, how long will you lie there? When will you get up from your sleep?

10. You might sleep a little or take a little nap. You might even fold your hands and rest.

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