Proverbs 12:27 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

A lazy hunter doesn’t roast his game, but to a diligent person, his wealth is precious.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

The slothful man does not catch his game or roast it once he kills it, but the diligent man gets precious possessions.

American Standard Version (1901)

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men is to the diligent.

Common English Bible

The lazy don’t roast their prey, but hard workers receive precious riches.

Catholic Public Domain Version

The dishonest will not discover gain. But the substance of a man will be like precious gold.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.

Proverbs 12:27 Cross References

Proverbs 10:4

Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring riches.

Proverbs 12:26

A righteous person is careful in dealing with his neighbour, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

Proverbs 13:4

The slacker craves, yet has nothing, but the diligent is fully satisfied.

Proverbs 15:16

Better a little with the fear of the  Lord than great treasure with turmoil.

Proverbs 16:8

Better a little with righteousness than great income with injustice.

Proverbs 23:2

and put a knife to your throat if you have a big   appetite;

Proverbs 26:14

A door turns on its hinges, and a slacker, on his bed.

Proverbs 26:15

The slacker buries his hand in the bowl; he is too weary to bring it to his mouth!