Proverbs 16:26 | |
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. 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. | |
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