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Proverbs 12:27
He who is slow in his work does not go in search of food; but the ready worker gets much wealth.
Proverbs 12:27 · Bible in Basic English
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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 ready worker will have authority, but he who is slow in his work will be put to forced work.
25 Care in the heart of a man makes it weighted down, but a good word makes it glad.
26 The upright man is a guide to his neighbour, but the way of evil-doers is a cause of error to them.
27 He who is slow in his work does not go in search of food; but the ready worker gets much wealth.
28 In the road of righteousness is life, but the way of the evil-doer goes to death.
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