Proverbs 12:27

American Standard Version 2015

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting;\par\tab But the precious substance of men {\i is to} the diligent.

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

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

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

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

And put a knife to thy throat,\par\tab If thou be a man given to appetite.

Better is a little, with righteousness,\par\tab Than great revenues with injustice.

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

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

{\i As} the door turneth upon its hinges,\par\tab So doth the sluggard upon his bed.