Verse 27

¶ The slothful [man] roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man [is] precious.

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 the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
  • Prov 16:8 : 8 ¶ Better [is] a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
  • Prov 23:2 : 2 And put a knife to thy throat, if thou [be] a man given to appetite.
  • Prov 26:15 : 15 ¶ The slothful hideth his hand in [his] bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
  • Ps 37:16 : 16 A little that a righteous man hath [is] better than the riches of many wicked.