Berean Standard Bible
“A worker’s appetite works for him because his hunger drives him onward.”
This short proverb appears among sayings about work and appetite in Proverbs 16. The collection often links motive with action.
Open Study notes above for the full note.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A worker’s appetite works for him because his hunger drives him onward.
World English Bible (WEB)
The appetite of the laboring man labors for him; for his mouth urges him on.
King James Version (KJV)
He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The appetite of the laboring man laboreth for him; For his mouth urgeth him [thereto].
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The desire of the working man is working for him, for his need of food is driving him on.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
El alma del que trabaja, trabaja para sí; porque su boca le constriñe.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Al que trabaja, el hambre lo obliga a trabajar, pues su propio apetito lo estimula.
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