The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: But the precious substance of men is to the diligent
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: But the substance of a diligent man is precious.
The slothful man does not catch his game or roast it once he kills it, but the diligent man gets precious possessions.
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men is to the diligent.
The lazy don’t roast their prey, but hard workers receive precious riches.
The dishonest will not discover gain. But the substance of a man will be like precious gold.
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.
Better is a little with righteousness Than great revenues with injustice.
And put a knife to thy throat, If thou be a man given to appetite.
As the door turneth upon its hinges, So doth the sluggard upon his bed.
The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish; It wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.