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Proverbs 12:27
The deceitfull man rosteth not, that hee tooke in hunting: but the riches of the diligent man are precious.
Proverbs 12:27 · Geneva Bible
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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 beare rule: but the idle shalbe vnder tribute.
25 Heauines in the heart of man doeth bring it downe: but a good worde reioyceth it.
26 The righteous is more excellent then his neighbour: but the way of the wicked will deceiue them.
27 The deceitfull man rosteth not, that hee tooke in hunting: but the riches of the diligent man are precious.
28 Life is in the way of righteousnesse, and in that path way there is no death.
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