Proverbs 12:27
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King James Version (modern wording)
The slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
Proverbs 12:27 (KJV)
American Standard Version
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of menis tothe diligent.
Proverbs 12:27 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
Proverbs 12:27 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 12:27 say?
Proverbs 12:27 in modern King James wording reads: "The slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious."
Where is Proverbs 12:27 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 12:27 is verse 27 of chapter 12 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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