Other translations
New Catholic Bible
It was desire for profit that devised that vessel, and Wisdom was the shipwright that built it.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
For it was desire for gain that planned that vessel, and wisdom was the artisan who built it;
Good News Translation®
Someone designed the ship out of a desire for profit, and a craftsman built it with skill.
Wycliffe Bible
For why covetousness to get money found (or was the reason to create) that idol; and a craftsman made it by his wisdom. [That forsooth covetousness of winning or purchasing thought out; and a craftsman forged (it) by his wisdom.]
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
For it was desire for gain that planned that vessel, and wisdom was the craftsman who built it;
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
For it was desire for gain that planned that vessel, and wisdom was the artisan who built it,
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
For it was desire for gain that planned that vessel, and wisdom was the artisan who built it;
Common English Bible © 2011
Desire for profit led to the ship’s planning, and wisdom was the artisan who built it,
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
For the urge for profits devised this latter, and Wisdom the artisan produced it.
Revised Standard Version
For it was desire for gain that planned that vessel, and wisdom was the craftsman who built it;
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
For it was desire for gain that planned that vessel, and wisdom was the artisan who built it;