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The slouthfull man rosteth not that which he tooke in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
- 1611 King James Bible
Other Translations of Proverbs 12:27
The slothful [man] roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man [is] precious.
- King James Version (Pure Cambridge 'Authorized Version')
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men `is to' the diligent.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who is slow in his work does not go in search of food; but the ready worker gets much wealth.
- Basic English Bible
He who is slow in his work does not go in search of food; but the ready worker gets much wealth.
- Darby Bible
The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.
- Douay Rheims Bible
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
- Webster's Bible
The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
- World English Bible
The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The slothful man shall not hunt his prey; but the precious substance of men is to be diligent.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
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View Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 12:27
12:27 Resteth not - Does not enjoy the fruit of his labours. Precious - Yields him comfort and blessing with it.
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