Proverbs 12:27
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.”
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“A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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“The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of menis tothe diligent.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 12:27 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 37:16Better is the little of the righteous than the abundance of many who are wicked.
- Proverbs 10:4Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.
- Proverbs 13:4The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.
- Proverbs 15:16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
- Proverbs 16:8Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.
- Proverbs 23:2and put a knife to your throat if you possess a great appetite.
- Proverbs 26:14As a door turns on its hinges, so the slacker turns on his bed.
- Proverbs 26:15The slacker buries his hand in the dish; it wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.
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