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?