Parallel Verses
Amplified
The appetite of a worker works for him,
For his hunger urges him on.
New American Standard Bible
For his
King James Version
He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
Holman Bible
because his hunger
International Standard Version
The appetite of the laborer motivates him; indeed, his hunger drives him on.
A Conservative Version
The appetite of the laboring man labors for him, for his mouth urges him.
American Standard Version
The appetite of the laboring man laboreth for him; For his mouth urgeth him thereto .
Bible in Basic English
The desire of the working man is working for him, for his need of food is driving him on.
Darby Translation
The appetite of the labourer laboureth for him, for his mouth urgeth him on.
Julia Smith Translation
The soul of him laboring, labored for himself; for his mouth urged upon him.
King James 2000
He that labors labors for himself; for his mouth craves it of him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The life of a worker works for him, for his {hunger} urges him.
Modern King James verseion
He who labors works for himself, for his mouth craves it from him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A troublous soul disquieteth herself; for her own mouth hath brought her thereto.
NET Bible
A laborer's appetite works on his behalf, for his hunger urges him to work.
New Heart English Bible
The appetite of the laboring man labors for him; for his mouth urges him on.
The Emphasized Bible
The appetite of the toiler, hath toiled for him, for his mouth, hath urged him on.
Webster
He that laboreth laboreth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
World English Bible
The appetite of the laboring man labors for him; for his mouth urges him on.
Youngs Literal Translation
A labouring man hath laboured for himself, For his mouth hath caused him to bend over it.
Interlinear
Nephesh
Peh
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 16:26
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
25
There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him,
But its end is the way of death.
The appetite of a worker works for him,
For his hunger urges him on.
A worthless man devises and digs up evil,
And the words on his lips are like a scorching fire.
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 6:7
All the labor of man is for his mouth [for self-preservation and enjoyment], and yet the desire [of his soul] is not satisfied.
Proverbs 9:12
If you are wise, you are wise for yourself [for your own benefit];
If you scoff [thoughtlessly ridicule and disdain], you alone will pay the penalty.
Proverbs 14:23
In all labor there is profit,
But mere talk leads only to poverty.
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
and to make it your ambition to live quietly and peacefully, and to mind your own affairs and work with your hands, just as we directed you,
2 Thessalonians 3:8-12
nor did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but with labor and hardship we worked night and day [to pay our own way] so that we would not be a financial burden on any of you [for our support];