Nehr · Proverbs 26

Proverbs 26:15

The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.

Proverbs 26:15, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

The sluggard buries his hand in the dish. He is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish; It wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The slothful hath hid his hand in a dish, He is weary of bringing it back to his mouth.

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