Better is a little that the righteous person has than the abundance of many wicked.
Proverbs 12:27 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 The lazy do not roast their game, but the diligent obtain precious wealth. Flere versionerKing 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. |
Better is a little that the righteous person has than the abundance of many wicked.
The righteous are released from misfortune, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
The appetite of the lazy craves and gets nothing, while the appetite of the diligent is richly supplied.
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it.
The lazy person buries a hand in the dish and is too tired to bring it back to the mouth.