NET Bible
"Because of laziness the roof caves in, and because of idle hands the house leaks."
— Ecclesiastes 10:18, NET Bible
“By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.”
“By slothfulness the roof sinketh in; and through idleness of the hands the house leaketh. ”
“By slothfulness the roof sinks in; and through idleness of the hands the house leaks.”
“By slothfulness a building shall be brought down, and through the weakness of hands, the house shall drop through.”
“When no work is done the roof goes in, and when the hands do nothing water comes into the house.”
“By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.”
The toil of a stupid fool wears him out, because he does not even know the way to the city.
The Problem with Foolish Rulers Woe to you, O land, when your king is childish, and your princes feast in the morning!
Blessed are you, O land, when your king is the son of nobility, and your princes feast at the proper time– with self-control and not in drunkenness.
Because of laziness the roof caves in, and because of idle hands the house leaks.
Feasts are made for laughter, and wine makes life merry, but money is the answer for everything.
Do not curse a king even in your thoughts, and do not curse the rich while in your bedroom; for a bird might report what you are thinking, or some winged creature might repeat your words.