Proverbs 12:27

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“A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.”

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BSBPD

“A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of menis tothe diligent.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Proverbs 12:27 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Psalms 37:16Better is the little of the righteous than the abundance of many who are wicked.
  2. Proverbs 10:4Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.
  3. Proverbs 13:4The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.
  4. Proverbs 15:16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
  5. Proverbs 16:8Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.
  6. Proverbs 23:2and put a knife to your throat if you possess a great appetite.
  7. Proverbs 26:14As a door turns on its hinges, so the slacker turns on his bed.
  8. Proverbs 26:15The slacker buries his hand in the dish; it wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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