Verse Comparison: Proverbs 19:24
American Standard Version
The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
Amplified® Bible
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
Contemporary English Version
Some people are too lazy to lift a hand to feed themselves.
Darby English Version
A sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not even bring it to his mouth again.
Good News Bible
Some people are too lazy to put food in their own mouths.
King James Version
A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
New American Standard Bible
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish, {But} will not even bring it back to his mouth.
New International Version
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish;
he will not even bring it back to his mouth!
New King James Version
A lazy man buries his hand in the bowl,
And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish, But will not even bring it back to his mouth.
Revised Standard Version
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish, and will not even bring it back to his mouth.
Young's Literal Translation
The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his mouth he bringeth it not back.
