Proverbs 12:27 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

²⁷ 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

²⁷ The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: But the substance of a diligent man is precious.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁷ 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)

²⁷ The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men is to the diligent.

Common English Bible

²⁷ The lazy don’t roast their prey, but hard workers receive precious riches.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁷ The dishonest will not discover gain. But the substance of a man will be like 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!