Proverbs 12:27

Modern King James Version

The lazy one does not start after his game, but the wealth of a hard worker is precious.

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A little to the righteous is better than the riches of many wicked.

He who deals with a lazy hand becomes poor; but the hand of the hard worker makes rich.

The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor, but the way of the wicked seduces them.

The soul of the sluggard desires and has nothing; but the soul of the hard worker shall be made fat.

Better is a little with the fear of Jehovah than great treasure and tumult with it.

Better is a little with righteousness than great gain without right.

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 lazy man turn upon his bed.

The lazy man hides his hand in his bosom; it grieves him to bring it again to his mouth.