Proverbs 12:27
King James Version (KJV)
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
In context
25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
28 In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
Proverbs 12:27 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
- WEB World English Bible
- The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men is to the diligent.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The slothful roasteth not what he took in hunting; but man's precious substance is to the diligent.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.