# The path of the lazy person ... the path of the upright

"The life of the lazy person ... the life of the upright"

# The path of the lazy person is like a place with a hedge of thorns

"Life for the lazy person is like walking through a hedge of thorns"

# the path of the upright is a built-up highway

The writer speaks of upright people as if they were walking on a smooth road that is wide, flat, smooth, and free of obstacles.

# the upright

"upright people" or "righteous people" or "honest people"