Proverbs 12:27

Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

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

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Better is a little that the righteous hath Than the abundance of many wicked.

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

The righteous is a guide to his neighbour: But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

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

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

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

And put a knife to thy throat, If thou be a man given to appetite.

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

The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish; It wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.