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Proverbs 12:27
A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
King James Version
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
World English Bible
The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
American Standard Version
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men is to the diligent.
Geneva Bible 1599
The deceitfull man rosteth not, that hee tooke in hunting: but the riches of the diligent man are precious.
Darby Translation
The slothful roasteth not what he took in hunting; but man's precious substance is to the diligent.
Young's Literal Translation
The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.
Bible in Basic English
He who is slow in his work does not go in search of food; but the ready worker gets much wealth.
26A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
28There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.
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