Parallel Verses

The Emphasized Bible

Indolence, roasteth not, his own game, but, the substance of a man, is precious, when he is diligent.

New American Standard Bible

A lazy man does not roast his prey,
But the precious possession of a man is diligence.

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

A lazy man doesn’t roast his game,
but to a diligent man, his wealth is precious.

International Standard Version

The lazy person does not roast what he has hunted, but diligence is one's most important possession.

A Conservative Version

The slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting, but the substance of a diligent man [is] precious.

American Standard Version

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men is to the diligent.

Amplified


The lazy man does not catch and roast his prey,
But the precious possession of a [wise] man is diligence [because he recognizes opportunities and seizes them].

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.

Darby Translation

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

Julia Smith Translation

The slothful one shall not ensnare his hunting: and the substance of the active man is precious.

King James 2000

The slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting: but the possessions of a diligent man are precious.

Lexham Expanded Bible

The lazy will not roast his game, but diligence is the precious wealth of a man.

Modern King James verseion

The lazy one does not start after his game, but the wealth of a hard worker is precious.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

A deceitful man shall find no vantage; but he that is content with that he hath, is more worth than gold.

NET Bible

The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent.

New Heart English Bible

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

Webster

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.

Youngs Literal Translation

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

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
רמיּה 
R@miyah 
Usage: 15

חרך 
Charak 
Usage: 1

not that which he took in hunting
ציד 
Tsayid 
Usage: 19

but the substance
הון 
Hown 
Usage: 26

of a diligent
חרץ חרוּץ 
Charuwts 
Usage: 18

man
אדם 
'adam 
Usage: 541

References

Context Readings

Proverbs Of Solomon

26 The righteous man guideth his neighbour, but, the way of the lawless, leadeth them astray. 27 Indolence, roasteth not, his own game, but, the substance of a man, is precious, when he is diligent. 28 In the way of righteousness, is life, and, in the path thereof, immortality,

Cross References

Proverbs 13:4

The sluggard, desireth, but his soul hath, nothing. But, the soul of the diligent, shall be enriched.

Psalm 37:16

Better the little of the righteous man, than the abundance of the lawless who are mighty;

Proverbs 15:16

Better is a little, with the reverence of Yahweh, than great treasure, and disquietude therewith.

Proverbs 16:8

Better a little with righteousness, than large revenues, without justice.

Proverbs 23:2

And shalt put a knife to thy throat, if, of great appetite, thou art:

Proverbs 26:15

The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, he is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.

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