Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

As a servant earnestly desireth the shadow, and as an hireling looketh for the reward of his work:

American Standard Version (ASV)

As a servant that earnestly desireth the shadow, And as a hireling that looketh for his wages:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

As a servant desiring the shades of evening, and a workman looking for his payment:

Darby English Bible (DBY)

As a bondman earnestly desireth the shadow, and a hireling expecteth his wages,

Webster's Bible (WBT)

As a servant earnestly desireth the shadow, and as a hireling looketh for the reward of his work;

World English Bible (WEB)

As a servant who earnestly desires the shadow, As a hireling who looks for his wages,

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

As a servant desireth the shadow, And as a hireling expecteth his wage,