Proverbs 12:27

Modern English Version

The lazy man does not roast his game, but diligence is the precious wealth of man.

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

He who has an idle hand becomes poor, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

The soul of the sluggard desires and gets nothing, but the soul of the diligent will be made fat.

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 be a man given to gluttony.

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

The sluggard hides his hand in his dish; it wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.