He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
El que es perezoso en su trabajo es hermano del que destruye.
La pereza en el trabajo es tan dañina como la destrucción activa.
📚 Contexto Histórico
The book of Proverbs is part of the Old Testament's Wisdom Literature, traditionally attributed to King Solomon in ancient Israel around the 10th century BC, offering practical advice for living wisely in a society focused on moral and ethical conduct. In this cultural context, hard work was highly valued for survival and community prosperity, especially in an agrarian economy where laziness could lead to poverty and ruin. This proverb uses familial imagery, like "brother," to emphasize that slothfulness and wastefulness are closely linked moral failings.
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