Proverbs 21:25-27

Wycliffe Bible

²⁵Desires slay a slow man; for his hands would not (do) work (of) anything. (Desires shall slay a lazy person; for his hands shall not do any work.)

²⁶All day he coveteth and desireth; but he that is a just man, shall give, and shall not cease. (All day long he wanteth, and longeth for; but he who is righteous, shall give, and shall never cease to give.)

²⁷The offerings of wicked men (The offerings of the wicked), that be offered (out) of great trespass, be abominable.

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Proverbs 21:25-27

New International Version

²⁵The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him,^(A)
because his hands refuse to work.
²⁶All day long he craves for more,
but the righteous^(B) give without sparing.^(C)

²⁷The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable^(D)—
how much more so when brought with evil intent!^(E)

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Proverbs 21:25-27

English Standard Version

²⁵The desire of ^(A)the sluggard kills him,
    for his hands refuse to labor.
²⁶All day long he craves and craves,
    but the righteous ^(B)gives and does not hold back.
²⁷^(C)The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
    how much more ^(D)when he brings it with evil intent.