KJV King James Version
The slothful [man] roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man [is] precious.
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Proverbs 12:27
The slothful [man] roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man [is] precious.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
WEB World English Bible
The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
ASV American Standard Version
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men is to the diligent.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.
Surrounding context — Proverbs 12
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26 The righteous [is] more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
27 The slothful [man] roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man [is] precious.
28 In the way of righteousness [is] life; and [in] the pathway [thereof there is] no death.
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Proverbs 13:4The soul of the sluggard desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.Proverbs 26:15The slothful hideth his hand in [his] bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.Psalm 37:16A little that a righteous man hath [is] better than the riches of many wicked.Proverbs 15:16Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.Proverbs 23:2And put a knife to thy throat, if thou [be] a man given to appetite.Proverbs 16:8Better [is] a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
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