Look at me
Proverbs 20:4 New English Translation (NET Bible)
4 The sluggard will not plow during the planting season,
so at harvest time he asks for grain but has nothing.
It is time to get to work
And put my hand to the plow
Well let me hire someone else
To do this work for me
Minimum wage or a little less
He will manage somehow
As long as I get the increase
And folks admire me
I’ll pick out the field today
I guess I’ll take my neighbor's
He ought to like what I’m doing
Since his place lies dormant
We will get along somehow
For I never do him favors
But today a new start will help
Unless someone sends an informant
It is always good to use someone’s possessions
That will keep my own intact for a rainy day
If I take little by little and I hope he won’t miss it
And I will get the glory while someone else will pay
“Love your neighbor as yourself”, see I’m a good example
I always think about him as much as self
I hope he understands as I always ramble
On his private property. See! I’m meaning well.
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