Proverbs 26:14 - The Scriptures 1998

¹⁴ As a door turns on its hinges, So does the lazy one turn on his bed.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁴ As the door turneth upon his hinges, So doth the slothful upon his bed.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁴ As the door turns on its hinges, so does the lazy man [move not from his place] upon his bed.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁴ As the door turneth upon its hinges, So doth the sluggard upon his bed.

Common English Bible

¹⁴ As a door turns on its hinge, so do lazy people in their beds.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁴ Just as a door turns upon its hinges, so also does the lazy one turn upon his bed.

Proverbs 26:14 Cross References

Proverbs 12:24

The hand of the hard worker rules, But the lazy is put to compulsory labour.

Proverbs 12:27

The lazy one has no game to roast, But the hard worker prizes his possessions.

Proverbs 24:33

A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest;

Proverbs 6:6

Go to the ant, you lazy one! See her ways and be wise,

Hebrews 6:12

in order that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through belief and patience inherit the promises.