Verse 18

Because of laziness, the roof sinks, and through idle hands, the house leaks.

Other Translations

• GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

  Ved latskap faller huset sammen, og gjennom slapphet drypper taket.

• Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

  På grunn av stor dovenskap forfaller huset, og ved slappe hender renner huset.

• Norsk King James

  Ved mye latskap forfaller bygningen; og gjennom henders ledighet faller huset sammen.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Ved latskap synker bjelkene, og når man slipper hendene ned, vil huset dryppe.

• Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

  På grunn av latskap synker taket sammen, og på grunn av slappe hender drypper huset.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Ved stor latskap forfaller bygningen; og gjennom hendens latskap renner huset ned.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Gjennom stor latskap forfaller bygninger, og med inaktivitet fra hendene faller hjemmet sammen.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Ved stor latskap forfaller bygningen; og gjennom hendens latskap renner huset ned.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Gjennom latskap faller taket ned, og gjennom slappe hender lekker huset.

• GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

  Gjennom latskap synker taket, og på grunn av dovenskap drypper huset.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Ved Ladhed synke Bjælkerne, og naar man nedlader Hænderne, skal Huset dryppe.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  By much slothfulness the building dayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Ved mye dovenskap forfaller bygningen, og gjennom hendenes lediggang drypper huset gjennom.

• KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

  By much slothfulness the building decays; and through idleness of the hands the house leaks.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Av latskap synker taket inn; og av hendenes lediggang lekker huset.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Ved latskap synker veggen sammen, og ved hendenes slapphet drypper huset.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Ved dovenskap synker taket, og gjennom hendens latskap lekker huset.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Når det ikke gjøres noe arbeid, faller taket sammen, og når hendene ikke gjør noe, kommer vannet inn i huset.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  Thorow slouthfulnesse the balkes fall downe, and thorow ydle hades it rayneth in at the house.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  By slouthfulnes the roofe of the house goeth to decaie, and by the ydlenesse of the handes the house droppeth through.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  Thorowe slouthfulnesse the balkes fall downe, and thorowe idle handes it rayneth in at the house.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  By slothfulness the roof sinks in; And through idleness of the hands the house leaks.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  By slothfulness is the wall brought low, And by idleness of the hands doth the house drop.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  By slothfulness the roof sinketh in; and through idleness of the hands the house leaketh.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  When no work is done the roof goes in, and when the hands do nothing water comes into the house.

• World English Bible (2000)

  By slothfulness the roof sinks in; and through idleness of the hands the house leaks.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  Because of laziness the roof caves in, and because of idle hands the house leaks.

Referenced Verses

• Prov 14:1 : 1 Wise women build their homes, but foolish ones tear theirs down with their own hands.
• Prov 20:4 : 4 The sluggard does not plow in the winter; at harvest time he looks for something, but finds nothing.
• Prov 21:25 : 25 The desire of the lazy person kills them, for their hands refuse to work.
• Prov 23:21 : 21 For the drunkard and the glutton will become poor, and drowsiness will clothe them in rags.
• Prov 24:30-34 : 30 I passed by the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of one lacking sense. 31 Thorns had grown all over it, the ground was covered with nettles, and its stone wall was broken down. 32 I observed and took it to heart; I saw it and received instruction. 33 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, 34 and poverty will come upon you like a robber and need like an armed man.
• Heb 6:11 : 11 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that your hope may be fully realized.
• 2 Pet 1:5-9 : 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; to virtue, knowledge; 6 to knowledge, self-control; to self-control, perseverance; to perseverance, godliness; 7 to godliness, brotherly love; and to brotherly love, love. 8 For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they will keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But whoever lacks these qualities is blind and short-sighted, forgetful of the cleansing of their former sins. 10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election; for if you do these things, you will never stumble.
• Prov 12:24 : 24 The diligent hand will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.