Proverbs 12:27 - Tree of Life Version

²⁷ A lazy person does not roast his game, but a diligent person prizes his possessions.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁷ The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: But the substance of a diligent man is precious.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁷ The slothful man does not catch his game or roast it once he kills it, but the diligent man gets precious possessions.

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁷ The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men is to the diligent.

Common English Bible

²⁷ The lazy don’t roast their prey, but hard workers receive precious riches.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁷ The dishonest will not discover gain. But the substance of a man will be like precious gold.

Proverbs 12:27 Tagairtí Cros

Psalm 37:16

Better a little that the righteous have than the wealth of many wicked.

Proverbs 10:4

Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.

Proverbs 12:26

The righteous gives his friend guidance, but the way of the wicked leads astray.

Proverbs 13:4

The slacker’s soul craves, yet has nothing, but the diligent soul will be satisfied.

Proverbs 15:16

Better is little with the fear of Adonai than great wealth with turmoil.

Proverbs 16:8

Better a little with righteousness than much income without justice.

Proverbs 23:2

and put a knife to your throat if you possess a large appetite.

Proverbs 26:14

As a door turns on its hinges so a slacker turns on his bed.

Proverbs 26:15

The slacker plunges his hand in the dish— he is too tired to bring it back to his mouth.