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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El perezoso esconde su mano en el seno: aun á su boca no la llevará.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El perezoso no mueve ni un dedo para llevarse la comida a la boca.

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