Parallel Verses
NET Bible
The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent.
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.
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.
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 in his friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. 27 The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent. 28 In the path of righteousness there is life, but another path leads to death.
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Cross References
Proverbs 13:4
The appetite of the sluggard craves but gets nothing, but the desire of the diligent will be abundantly satisfied.
Psalm 37:16
The little bit that a godly man owns is better than the wealth of many evil men,
Proverbs 15:16
Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth and turmoil with it.
Proverbs 16:8
Better to have a little with righteousness than to have abundant income without justice.
Proverbs 23:2
and put a knife to your throat if you possess a large appetite.
Proverbs 26:15
The sluggard plunges his hand in the dish; he is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.