Proverbs 12:27

New King James Version

The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is man’s precious possession.

Cross References

Psalm 37:16

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

Proverbs 10:4

He who has a slack hand becomes poor, But the hand of the diligent makes rich.

Proverbs 12:26

The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray.

Proverbs 13:4

The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.

Proverbs 15:16

Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, Than great treasure with trouble.

Proverbs 16:8

Better is a little with righteousness, Than vast revenues without justice.

Proverbs 23:2

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

Proverbs 26:14

As a door turns on its hinges, So does the lazy man on his bed.

Proverbs 26:15

The lazy man buries his hand in the bowl; It wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.