Proverbs 12:27

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

The slothful one does not roast his game, and the wealth of a man is precious for a diligent one.

Latin

Non inveniet fraudulentus lucrum, et substantia hominis erit auri pretium.

Hebrew

English

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

Theme notes and profiles

Proverbs 13:4
The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.
Proverbs 26:15
The slacker buries his hand in the dish; it wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.
Psalm 37:16
Better is the little of the righteous than the abundance of many who are wicked.
Proverbs 15:16
Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.