Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
The lazy person does not roast what he has hunted, but diligence is one's most important possession.
New American Standard Bible
But the
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
but to a diligent man, his wealth is precious.
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.
The Emphasized Bible
Indolence, roasteth not, his own game, but, the substance of a man, is precious, when he is diligent.
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.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 12:27
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
26 The righteous person is cautious with respect to his neighbor, but the lifestyle of the wicked leads them astray. 27 The lazy person does not roast what he has hunted, but diligence is one's most important possession. 28 In the pathway to righteousness there is life, and in that lifestyle there is no death.
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Cross References
Proverbs 13:4
The lazy person craves, yet receives nothing, but the desires of the diligent are satisfied.
Psalm 37:16
Better is the little that the righteous have than the abundance of many wicked people.
Proverbs 15:16
Better is a little accompanied by fear of the LORD than abundant wealth with turmoil.
Proverbs 16:8
A little gain with righteousness is better than great income without justice.
Proverbs 23:2
Put a knife to your own throat, if you have a big appetite.
Proverbs 26:15
The lazy person buries his hand in the dish, but he's too tired to bring it to his mouth again.