Proverbs 12:27

American King James Version (1999)

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

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A little that a righteous man has is better than the riches of many wicked.

He becomes poor that deals with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent makes rich.

The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor: but the way of the wicked seduces them.

The soul of the sluggard desires, and has 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 without right.

And put a knife to your throat, if you be a man given to appetite.

As the door turns on his hinges, so does the slothful on his bed.

The slothful hides his hand in his bosom; it grieves him to bring it again to his mouth.