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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

He leans on his web, but it gives way; he holds fast, but it does not endure.

World English Bible (WEB)

He shall lean on his house, but it shall not stand. He shall cling to it, but it shall not endure.

King James Version (KJV)

He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: he shall hold it fast, but it shall not endure.

American Standard Version (ASV)

He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: He shall hold fast thereby, but it shall not endure.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He is looking to his family for support, but it is not there; he puts his hope in it, but it comes to nothing.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Apoyaráse él sobre su casa, mas no permanecerá en pie; atendráse á ella, mas no se afirmará.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Si en su hogar cree hallar seguridad, pronto se desengaña.

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