Proverbs 12:27

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A slothful man will not catch his prey, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.

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

A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.

A righteous man turns away from evil, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

The soul of the sluggard craves, and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.

Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it.

Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.

and put a knife to your throat if you are a man given to appetite.

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

The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; it wears him out to bring it back to his mouth.