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Proverbs 12:27
The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
Proverbs 12:27 · New Heart English 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 hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
26 A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
28 In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.
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