Proverbs 12:27

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.

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

He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

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

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

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

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

The sluggard buries his hand in the dish. He is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.