Nehr · Proverbs 12

Proverbs 12:27

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

Proverbs 12:27, King James Version
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by word

In other translations

World English Bible (WEB)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of menis tothe diligent.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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

Cross references