Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 16:26
“He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 16:26 Context
23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. 24Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. 25There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 26He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. 27An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire. 28A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. 29A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
"He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him." Proverbs 16:26 KJV Similar Verses Save
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Translation Details for Proverbs 16:26
He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
Other Translations for Proverbs 16:26
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 16:26
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 16:26
16:27 Diggeth up - Prosecutes his evil designs with great industry. His lips - His tongue is set on fire of hell.
Hee that laboureth, laboureth for himselfe; for his mouth craueth it of him.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A worker's appetite works for him, For his hunger urges him {on.}
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The appetite of the laboring man laboreth for him; For his mouth urgeth him `thereto'.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The desire of the working man is working for him, for his need of food is driving him on.
- Basic English Bible
The appetite of the labourer laboureth for him, for his mouth urgeth him on.
- Darby Bible
He that laboreth laboreth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
- Webster's Bible
The appetite of the laboring man labors for him; for his mouth urges him on.
- World English Bible
A labouring man hath laboured for himself, For his mouth hath caused [him] to bend over it.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The hunger of the labouring man laboureth for him; for his mouth compelleth him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible