Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish; It wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The hater of work puts his hand deep into the basin: lifting it again to his mouth is a weariness to him.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish: it wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.

World English Bible (WEB)

The sluggard buries his hand in the dish. He is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The slothful hath hid his hand in a dish, He is weary of bringing it back to his mouth.