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Proverbs 12:27
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men is to the diligent.
Proverbs 12:27 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 12:27 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.
The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
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In context
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
25 Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.
26 The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men is to the diligent.
28 In the way of righteousness is life; And in the pathway thereof there is no death.
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