King James Bible
KJVAs the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 26:14 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. | |
American Standard VersionASV | As the door turneth upon its hinges, So doth the sluggard upon his bed. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | As the door turneth upon its hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | As the door turneth upon its hinges, so the sluggard upon his bed. | |
English Revised VersionERV | As the door turneth upon its hinges, so doth the sluggard upon his bed. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | As the door turneth upon its hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. | |
World English BibleWEB | As the door turns on its hinges, so does the sluggard on his bed. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The door turneth round on its hinge, And the slothful on his bed. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | As the door turns on his hinges, so does the slothful on his bed. |