Parallel Verses
King James Version
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
New American Standard Bible
But the
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.
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 is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. 27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. 28 In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
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Cross References
Proverbs 13:4
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
Psalm 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 16:8
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
Proverbs 23:2
And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.
Proverbs 26:15
The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.