Ecclesiastes 10:18
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By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Ecclesiastes 10:18
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Through indolence the rafters sag, and through slackness the house leaks.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
By slothfulness the roof sinketh in; and through idleness of the hands the house leaketh.
- American Standard Version (1901)
When no work is done the roof goes in, and when the hands do nothing water comes into the house.
- Basic English Bible
By much sloth fulness the framework falleth in; and through idleness of the hands the house drippeth.
- Darby Bible
By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.
- Webster's Bible
By slothfulness the roof sinks in; and through idleness of the hands the house leaks.
- World English Bible
By slothfulness is the wall brought low, And by idleness of the hands doth the house drop.
- Youngs Literal Bible
By slothfulness the rafters sink in; and through idleness of the hands the house leaketh.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
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