Proverbs 12:27 - 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. More versionsAmplified 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. English Standard Version 2016 Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth. |