Proverbs 12:27
New King James Version
27 The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting,
But diligence is man’s precious possession.
Proverbs 12:27
New International Version
27 The lazy do not roast[a] any game,
but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:27 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain.
Proverbs 13:4
New King James Version
4 (A)The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing;
But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.
Proverbs 13:4
New International Version
4 A sluggard’s appetite is never filled,(A)
but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
Proverbs 26:15
New King James Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:15 LXX, Syr. bosom; Tg., Vg. armpit
Proverbs 26:15
New International Version
15 A sluggard buries his hand in the dish;
he is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.(A)
Proverbs 15:16
New King James Version
16 (A)Better is a little with the fear of the Lord,
Than great treasure with trouble.
Proverbs 15:16
New International Version
16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great wealth with turmoil.(A)
Psalm 37:16
New King James Version
16 (A)A little that a righteous man has
Is better than the riches of many wicked.
Psalm 37:16
New International Version
16 Better the little that the righteous have
than the wealth(A) of many wicked;
Proverbs 23:2
New King James Version
2 And put a knife to your throat
If you are a man given to appetite.
Proverbs 23:2
New International Version
2 and put a knife to your throat
if you are given to gluttony.
Proverbs 16:8
New King James Version
8 (A)Better is a little with righteousness,
Than vast revenues without justice.
Proverbs 16:8
New International Version
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