Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The hater of work does not get his desires, but the soul of the hard workers will be made fat.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

A sluggard's soul desireth and hath nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

World English Bible (WEB)

The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, But the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The soul of the slothful is desiring, and hath not. And the soul of the diligent is made fat.