Proverbs 12:27

King James Version - American Edition

The slothful man roasteth 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 hath is better than the riches of many wicked.

He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

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

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath 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 thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.

As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.