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Proverbs 12:11
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Proverbs 12:11
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
11 Those who till their land will have plenty of food,
but those who follow worthless pursuits have no sense.(A)
Proverbs 12:11
Common English Bible
Proverbs 12:11
Common English Bible
11 Those who work their land will have plenty to eat,
but those who engage in empty pursuits have no sense.
Proverbs 12:24
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Proverbs 12:24
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
24 The hand of the diligent will rule,
while the lazy will be put to forced labor.
Proverbs 12:24
Common English Bible
Proverbs 12:24
Common English Bible
24 A hard worker is in charge,
while a lazy one will be sentenced to hard labor.
Proverbs 12:27
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Proverbs 12:27
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Proverbs 12:27
Common English Bible
Proverbs 12:27
Common English Bible
27 The lazy don’t roast[a] their prey,
but hard workers receive precious riches.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:27 Heb uncertain
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