Proverbs 12:27
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The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
In other translations
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
Hebrew words
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Related verses
- Proverbs 13:4The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.
- Proverbs 26:15The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.The slacker buries his hand in the dish; it wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.
- Psalm 37:16A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.Better is the little of the righteous than the abundance of many who are wicked.
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