Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it; and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For the bed is not long enough for a man to be stretched out on: and the cover is not wide enough for him to be covered with.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

For the bed is too short to stretch oneself on, and the covering too narrow when he would wrap himself in it.

World English Bible (WEB)

For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it; and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

For shorter hath been the bed Than to stretch one's self out in, And the covering hath been narrower Than to wrap one's self up in.