Proverbs 12:27
What does Proverbs 12:27 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 12:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of menis tothe diligent.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of menis tothe diligent.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He who is slow in his work does not go in search of food; but the ready worker gets much wealth.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The slothful roasteth not what he took in hunting; but man's precious substance is to the diligent.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 13:4
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
- Proverbs 26:15
The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish; It wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.
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