Proverbs 12:27

"The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious."

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All Translations

BBE BBE

He who is slow in his work does not go in search of food; but the ready worker gets much wealth.

DBY DBY

The slothful roasteth not what he took in hunting; but man's precious substance is to the diligent.

KJV King James Version

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

WBT WBT

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

WEB WEB

The slothful man doesn't roast his game, But the possessions of diligent men are prized.

YLT YLT

The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.