Better is a little that the righteous hath Than the abundance of many wicked.
Proverbs 12:27 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: But the precious substance of men is to the diligent 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 hath Than the abundance of many wicked.
He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
The righteous is a guide to his neighbour: But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
Better is little with the fear of the LORD, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish; It wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.