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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The house he built is like a moth’s cocoon, like a hut set up by a watchman.

World English Bible (WEB)

He builds his house as the moth, as a booth which the watchman makes.

King James Version (KJV)

He buildeth his house as a moth, and as a booth that the keeper maketh.

American Standard Version (ASV)

He buildeth his house as the moth, And as a booth which the keeper maketh.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

His house has no more strength than a spider's thread, or a watchman's tent.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Edificó su casa como la polilla, y cual cabaña que el guarda hizo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Toda casa construida por los malvados es frágil como tela de araña, tan agrietada como choza de paja.

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