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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.

World English Bible (WEB)

The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.

King James Version (KJV)

The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The desire of the sluggard killeth him; For his hands refuse to labor.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The desire of the hater of work is death to him, for his hands will do no work.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El deseo del perezoso le mata, porque sus manos no quieren trabajar.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

La codicia del perezoso lo lleva a la muerte, porque sus manos se niegan a trabajar;

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