be slothful

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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

Arise, man! be slothful no longer: set foot, and heart, and all, into the way of God, and run.

From The Heavenly Footman by Bunyan, John

But surely it is possible to "serve the Lord," yet not to be "slothful in business;" not over devoted to it, but not to retire from it.

From Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VIII (of 8) by Newman, John Henry

As long as we be in health and prosperity, we care not for him; we be slothful, we have no stomach at all; and therefore these sauces are very necessary for us. 

From Sermons on the Card by Morley, Henry

Help us to resist its desire to eat, to drink, to sleep overmuch, to be idle, to be slothful.

From Works of Martin Luther With Introductions and Notes (Volume II) by Luther, Martin