Proverbs 12:27

A deceitful man shall catch no game; 1 But a blameless man is a precious possession. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

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

In Context

26A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; 1 But mischief shall pursue sinners; 1 And the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray. 1

28In the ways of righteousness is life; 1 But the ways of those that remember injuries lead to death.

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Cross References

Psalms 37:16For I hoped in thee, O Lord: 1 Thou wilt hear, O Lord my God. 1

Proverbs 13:4Every slothful man desires, 1 But the hands of the active are diligent. 1

Proverbs 16:8He that seeks the Lord shall find knowledge with righteousness: 1 And they that rightly seek him shall find peace. 1

Proverbs 26:14As a door turns on the hinge, 1 So does a sluggard on his bed. 1

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:27

26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. See here, 1. That good men do well for themselves; for they have in themselves an excellent character, and they secure to themselves an excellent portion, and in both they excel other people: The righteous is more abundant than his neighbour (so the margin); he is richer, though not in this world's goods, yet in the graces and comforts of the Spirit, which are the true riches. There is a true excellency in religion; it… Read the whole commentary →

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