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Proverbs 12:27

Proverbs 12:27 is verse 27 of Proverbs chapter 12, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.

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

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

Proverbs 12:25–28 · Berean Standard Bible

25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.

26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

27 A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.

28 There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Proverbs 13:4
The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.

Proverbs 23:2
and put a knife to your throat if you possess a great appetite.

Proverbs 26:15
The slacker buries his hand in the dish; it wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.

Proverbs 15:16
Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.

Proverbs 16:8
Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.

Psalms 37:16
Better is the little of the righteous than the abundance of many who are wicked.