Proverbs 12:27

The remiyyah (deceitfully lazy man) roasteth not that which he took in hunting, 1 but diligence is the precious possession of man. 1

Orthodox Jewish Bible

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

26The tzaddik prevaileth advantageously over his neighbor, 1 but the derech resha'im leads them astray. 1

28In the orach tzedakah (way of righteousness) is chayyim, 1 and in the derech netivot (pathway) thereof there is no mavet.

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Cross References

Psalms 37:16A little that a tzaddik hath 1 is better than the riches of resha'im rabbim. 1

Proverbs 13:4The nefesh of the atzel (sluggard, lazy one) desireth, and hath nothing, 1 but the nefesh of the kharutzim (diligent ones) shall have ample provision. 1

Proverbs 16:8Better is a little with tzedakah 1 than great revenues without mishpat (justice). 1

Proverbs 26:14As the delet (door) turneth upon its hinges, 1 so doth the atzel (sluggard, lazy one) upon his mittah (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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