Proverbs 12:27

A Conservative Version

The slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting, but the substance of a diligent man [is] precious.

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The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

The sluggard buries his hand in the dish. It wearies him to bring it again to his mouth.

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

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

and put a knife to thy throat if thou be a man given to appetite.

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

He who works with a slack hand becomes poor, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.

A righteous man is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked causes them to err.

The door turns upon its hinges, so does the sluggard upon his bed.