Proverbs 12:27

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: But the substance of a diligent man is precious.

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

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

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

A little that a righteous man hath is better Than the riches 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 without right.

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

The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: But the way of the wicked seduceth them.

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