Proverbs 12:27
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
In other versions
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men `is to' the diligent.
ASV
He who is slow in his work does not go in search of food; but the ready worker gets much wealth.
BBE
The slothful roasteth not what he took in hunting; but man's precious substance is to the diligent.
DBY
The slothful man doesn't roast his game, But the possessions of diligent men are prized.
WEB
The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.
YLT
The slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
ENG
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
WBT
A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
BSB
In context
25Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
27The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
28In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.