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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.

World English Bible (WEB)

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing.

King James Version (KJV)

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; Therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The hater of work will not do his ploughing because of the winter; so at the time of grain-cutting he will be requesting food and will get nothing.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El perezoso no ara á causa del invierno; pedirá pues en la siega, y no hallará.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El perezoso no labra la tierra en otoño, en tiempo de cosecha buscará y no hallará.

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