Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The desire of the sluggard killeth him; For his hands refuse to labor.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The desire of the hater of work is death to him, for his hands will do no work.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

The desire of the sluggard killeth him; for his hands refuse to work:

World English Bible (WEB)

The desire of the sluggard kills him, For his hands refuse to labor.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work.