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Proverbs 12:11
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 12:11
New American Standard Bible
11 One (A)who works his land will have plenty of bread,
But one who pursues worthless things lacks [a]sense.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:11 Lit heart
Proverbs 12:11
New International Version
Proverbs 12:11
New International Version
11 Those who work their land will have abundant food,
but those who chase fantasies have no sense.(A)
Proverbs 12:24
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 12:24
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- Proverbs 12:24 Lit idle
Proverbs 12:24
New International Version
Proverbs 12:24
New International Version
24 Diligent hands will rule,
but laziness ends in forced labor.(A)
Proverbs 12:27
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 12:27
New American Standard Bible
27 [a]A lazy person does not [b]roast his prey,
But the (A)precious possession of a person is diligence.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:27 Lit An indolent
- Proverbs 12:27 Or catch
Proverbs 12:27
New International Version
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.
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