Proverbs 12:27 - Hebrew Names version (HNV)

²⁷ The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.

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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

Psalm 37:16

Better is a little that the righteous has, than the abundance of many wicked.

Proverbs 10:4

He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

Proverbs 12:26

A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

Proverbs 13:4

The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

Proverbs 15:16

Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.

Proverbs 16:8

Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.

Proverbs 23:2

put a knife to your throat, if you are a man given to appetite.

Proverbs 26:14

As the door turns on its hinges, so does the sluggard on his bed.

Proverbs 26:15

The sluggard buries his hand in the dish. He is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.