Modern Translations New International VersionThey lean on the web, but it gives way; they cling to it, but it does not hold. New Living Translation They cling to their home for security, but it won’t last. They try to hold it tight, but it will not endure. English Standard Version He leans against his house, but it does not stand; he lays hold of it, but it does not endure. Berean Study Bible He leans on his web, but it gives way; he holds fast, but it does not endure. New American Standard Bible “He depends on his house, but it does not stand; He holds on to it, but it does not endure. NASB 1995 "He trusts in his house, but it does not stand; He holds fast to it, but it does not endure. NASB 1977 “He trusts in his house, but it does not stand; He holds fast to it, but it does not endure. Amplified Bible “He trusts in his house, but it does not stand; He holds tightly to it, but it does not endure. Christian Standard Bible He leans on his web, but it doesn’t stand firm. He grabs it, but it does not hold up. Holman Christian Standard Bible He leans on his web, but it doesn't stand firm. He grabs it, but it does not hold up. Contemporary English Version they take hold and fall because it's so flimsy. Good News Translation If they lean on a web, will it hold them up? If they grab for a thread, will it help them stand?" GOD'S WORD® Translation If one leans on his house, it collapses. If one holds on to it, it will not support his weight. International Standard Version He leans against his house, but it won't stand; he grabs hold of it firmly, but it doesn't last. NET Bible He leans against his house but it does not hold up, he takes hold of it but it does not stand. Classic Translations King James BibleHe shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: he shall hold it fast, but it shall not endure. New King James Version He leans on his house, but it does not stand. He holds it fast, but it does not endure. King James 2000 Bible He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: he shall hold it fast, but it shall not endure. New Heart English Bible He shall lean on his house, but it shall not stand. He shall cling to it, but it shall not endure. World English Bible He shall lean on his house, but it shall not stand. He shall cling to it, but it shall not endure. American King James Version He shall lean on his house, but it shall not stand: he shall hold it fast, but it shall not endure. American Standard Version He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: He shall hold fast thereby, but it shall not endure. A Faithful Version He shall lean on his house, but it shall not stand; he shall hold fast to it, but it shall not endure. Darby Bible Translation He shall lean upon his house, and it shall not stand; he shall lay hold on it, but it shall not endure. English Revised Version He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: he shall hold fast thereby, but it shall not endure. Webster's Bible Translation He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: he shall hold it fast, but it shall not endure. Early Modern Geneva Bible of 1587He shall leane vpon his house, but it shall not stand: he shal holde him fast by it, yet shall it not endure. Bishops' Bible of 1568 He shal leane vpon his house, but it shal not stande: he shall holde him fast by it, yet shall it not endure. Coverdale Bible of 1535 He leeneth him vpo his house, but he shal not stonde: he holdeth him fast by it, yet shal he not endure. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe leans on his house—and it does not stand, "" He takes hold on it—and it does not abide. Young's Literal Translation He leaneth on his house -- and it standeth not: He taketh hold on it -- and it abideth not. Smith's Literal Translation He shall lean upon his house and it shall not stand: he shall hold fast upon it, and it shall not rise up. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe shall lean upon his house, and it shall not stand: he shall prop it up, and it shall not rise: Catholic Public Domain Version He will lean on his house, and it will not stand; he will prop it up, but it will not rise. Translations from Aramaic Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedHe will put trust on his house and it will not stand, and he will hold firmly and it will not be established Lamsa Bible The wicked shall put his trust in his house, but it shall not stand; he shall hold it fast, but it shall not endure. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand; He shall hold fast thereby, but it shall not endure. Brenton Septuagint Translation If he should prop up his house, it shall not stand: and when he has taken hold of it, it shall not remain.     |