Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
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 (KJV)
Proverbs 12:27 Context
24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. 25Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. 26The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. 27The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. 28In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
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Other Translations
The slouthfull man rosteth not that which he tooke in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A lazy man does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a man {is} diligence.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
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
The slothful roasteth not what he took in hunting; but man's precious substance is to the diligent.
- Darby 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
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A lazy man does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a man {is} diligence.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
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
The slothful roasteth not what he took in hunting; but man's precious substance is to the diligent.
- Darby 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
Bible commentary
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.