11 One (A)who works his land will have plenty of bread,
But one who pursues worthless things lacks [a]sense.

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  1. Proverbs 12:11 Lit heart

11 Those who till their land will have plenty of food,
    but those who follow worthless pursuits have no sense.(A)

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

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  1. Proverbs 12:24 Lit idle

24 The hand of the diligent will rule,
    while the lazy will be put to forced labor.

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27 [a]A lazy person does not [b]roast his prey,
But the (A)precious possession of a person is diligence.

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  1. Proverbs 12:27 Lit An indolent
  2. Proverbs 12:27 Or catch

27 The lazy do not roast[a] their game,
    but the diligent obtain precious wealth.[b]

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  1. 12.27 Meaning of Heb uncertain
  2. 12.27 Meaning of Heb uncertain