Proverbs 12:27 | |
NASB: A lazy man does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a man [is] diligence. (NASB ©1995) GWT: A lazy hunter does not catch his prey, but a hard-working person becomes wealthy. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. ASV: The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men is to the diligent. BBE: He who is slow in his work does not go in search of food; but the ready worker gets much wealth. DBY: The slothful roasteth not what he took in hunting; but man's precious substance is to the diligent. JPS: The slothful man shall not hunt his prey; but the precious substance of men is to be diligent. WBS: The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. WEB: The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized. YLT: The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious. | |
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