Proverbs 12:27 · KJV
“The slothful {man} roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man {is} precious.”
— Proverbs 12:27
The righteous {is} more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. {excellent: or, abundant}
In the way of righteousness {is} life; and {in} the pathway {thereof there is} no death.
Proverbs 12 — Context
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26The righteous {is} more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. {excellent: or, abundant}
27The slothful {man} roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man {is} precious.
28In the way of righteousness {is} life; and {in} the pathway {thereof there is} no death.
Cross References
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 slothful hideth his hand in {his} bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. {it grieveth...: or, he is weary}
Psalms 37:16
A little that a righteous man hath {is} better than the riches of many wicked.
Proverbs 15:16
Better {is} little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Proverbs 23:2
And put a knife to thy throat, if thou {be} a man given to appetite.
Proverbs 16:8
Better {is} a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.