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Ecclesiastes 10:18
Through laziness the roof caves in, and in the hands of the idle, the house leaks.
King James Version
By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.
World English Bible
By slothfulness the roof sinks in; and through idleness of the hands the house leaks.
American Standard Version
By slothfulness the roof sinketh in; and through idleness of the hands the house leaketh.
Geneva Bible 1599
By slouthfulnes the roofe of the house goeth to decaie, and by the ydlenesse of the handes the house droppeth through.
Darby Translation
By much sloth fulness the framework falleth in; and through idleness of the hands the house drippeth.
Young's Literal Translation
By slothfulness is the wall brought low, And by idleness of the hands doth the house drop.
Bible in Basic English
When no work is done the roof goes in, and when the hands do nothing water comes into the house.
17Blessed are you, O land whose king is a son of nobles, and whose princes feast at the proper time— for strength and not for drunkenness.
19A feast is prepared for laughter, and wine makes life merry, but money is the answer for everything.
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