Verse 27

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men [is to] the diligent.

Referenced Verses

  • Prov 13:4 : 4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
  • Prov 15:16 : 16 Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
  • Prov 16:8 : 8 Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.
  • Prov 23:2 : 2 And put a knife to thy throat, If thou be a man given to appetite.
  • Prov 26:15 : 15 The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish; It wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.
  • Ps 37:16 : 16 Better is a little that the righteous hath Than the abundance of many wicked.