Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

American Standard Version (ASV)

`As' the door turneth upon its hinges, So doth the sluggard upon his bed.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

A door is turned on its pillar, and the hater of work on his bed.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

[As] the door turneth upon its hinges, so the sluggard upon his bed.

World English Bible (WEB)

As the door turns on its hinges, So does the sluggard on his bed.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The door turneth round on its hinge, And the slothful on his bed.