Proverbs 12:27

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.

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The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish; It wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.

Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

Better is a little that the righteous hath Than the abundance of many wicked.

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 becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

As the door turneth upon its hinges, So doth the sluggard upon his bed.