Proverbs 12:27

King James 2000

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

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

He becomes poor who has a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent makes rich.

The righteous chooses his friends carefully: but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

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

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

Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without justice.

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

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

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