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11 He (A)who cultivates his land will be satisfied with bread,
But he who pursues empty things lacks a heart of wisdom.

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11 A person who works his land will have enough food,
but whoever pursues fantasies lacks sense.

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24 The hand of the diligent will rule,
But [a]the slack hand will be (A)put to forced labor.

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  1. Proverbs 12:24 Lit slackness

24 Hardworking hands will rule,
but laziness results in forced labor.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 12:24 Or leads to debtor’s prison

27 A slack handed man does not [a]roast his prey,
But the wealth of a man is (A)precious for the diligent.

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  1. Proverbs 12:27 Or catch

27 A lazy person does not roast his game,
but a diligent person uses his wealth wisely.

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