Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The hater of work puts his hand deep into the basin, and will not even take it to his mouth again.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

A sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not even bring it to his mouth again.

World English Bible (WEB)

The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; He will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his mouth he bringeth it not back.