Proverbs 12:27
Proverbs 12:27 King James Version (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 Message (MSG)
A lazy life is an empty life, but “early to rise” gets the job done.
Proverbs 12:27 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A lazy man does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a man is diligence.
Proverbs 12:27 New Century Version (NCV)
The lazy catch no food to cook, but a hard worker will have great wealth.
Proverbs 12:27 American Standard Version (ASV)
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men is to the diligent.
Proverbs 12:27 New International Version (NIV)
The lazy do not roast any game, but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.
Proverbs 12:27 New King James Version (NKJV)
The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is man’s precious possession.
Proverbs 12:27 Amplified Bible (AMP)
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].
Proverbs 12:27 New Living Translation (NLT)
Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch, but the diligent make use of everything they find.