15 The ^alazy man buries his hand in the¹ bowl;
It wearies him to bring it back to his mouth. ‡

16 The lazy man is wiser in his own eyes
Than seven men who can answer sensibly.

18 Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death,

19 Is the man who deceives his neighbor,
And says, ^a“I was only joking!” ‡