be slothful

Example Sentences

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Several sat up palpably bristling as Edward of Wales laid down two premises which, if valid, lead straight to the conclusion that even Tycoons may be slothful, obtuse, incompetent.

From Time Magazine Archive

Until then let us not be slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

From The Story of My Life Being Reminiscences of Sixty Years' Public Service in Canada by Hodgins, J. George (John George)

See you do not be slothful, but get up from this bed, and let us be off to the fields in our shepherd's clothing, as we had agreed.

From The Children's Hour, v 5. Stories From Seven Old Favorites by Tappan, Eva March

But I promise thee I shall not be slothful before thee.”

From Wood Beyond the World by Morris, William

Hoping that he may not be slothful, but an active and diligent servant of his Lord, will you not give your earnest soul and busy hands to the work which you find to do?

From Mrs Whittelsey's Magazine for Mothers and Daughters Volume 3 by Whittelsey, Mrs. A. G.