| Proverbs 16:26 Parallel Translations |  |
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| NASB: | A worker's appetite works for him, For his hunger urges him on. (NASB ©1995) |
| GWT: | A laborer's appetite works to his advantage, because his hunger drives him on.(GOD'S WORD®) |
| KJV: | He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. |
| ASV: | The appetite of the laboring man laboreth for him; For his mouth urgeth him thereto . |
| BBE: | The desire of the working man is working for him, for his need of food is driving him on. |
| DBY: | The appetite of the labourer laboureth for him, for his mouth urgeth him on. |
| ERV: | The appetite of the labouring man laboureth for him; for his mouth craveth it of him. |
| JPS: | The hunger of the labouring man laboureth for him; for his mouth compelleth him. |
| WBS: | He that laboreth laboreth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. |
| WEB: | The appetite of the laboring man labors for him; for his mouth urges him on. |
| YLT: | A labouring man hath laboured for himself, For his mouth hath caused him to bend over it. |
| Proverbs 16:26 Cross References |
| XREF: | Proverbs 16:25 There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
Proverbs 16:27 A worthless man digs up evil, While his words are like scorching fire. (NASB ©1995) |
| Commentaries and Concordances |
| MHC: | 16:12. The ruler that uses his power aright, will find that to be his best security. 13. Put those in power who know how to speak to the purpose. 14,15. Those are fools, who, to obtain the favour of an earthly prince, throw themselves out of God's favour. 16. There is joy and satisfaction of spirit, only in getting wisdom. 17. A sincerely religious man keeps at a distance from every appearance of evil. Happy is the man that walks in Christ, and is led by the Spirit of Christ. 18. When men defy God's judgments, and think themselves far from them, it is a sign they are at the door. Let us not fear the pride of others, but fear pride in ourselves. 19. Humility, though it exposes to contempt in the world, is much better than high-spiritedness, which makes God an enemy. He that understands God's word shall find good. 21. The man whose wisdom dwells in his heart, will be found more truly prudent than many who possess shining talents. 22. As waters to a thirsty land, so is a wise man to his friends and neighbours. 23. The wise man's self-knowledge, always suggests something proper to be spoken to others. 24. The word of God cures the diseases that weaken our souls. 25. This is caution to all, to take heed of deceiving themselves as to their souls. 26. We must labour for the meat which endureth to everlasting life, or we must perish. |
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