Verse (Click for Chapter) NASB 1995 A lazy man does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a man is diligence. American Standard Version The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men is to the diligent. Berean Study Bible A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession. Douay-Rheims Bible The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold. English Revised Version The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the precious substance of men is to the diligent. King James Bible The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. World English Bible The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized. Young's Literal Translation The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious. Proverbs 12:27 Additional Translations ... Links Proverbs 12:27 NIVProverbs 12:27 NLT Proverbs 12:27 ESV Proverbs 12:27 NASB Proverbs 12:27 NKJV Proverbs 12:27 KJV |