Proverbs 12:27
The slothful man does not roast his game, 2 but the possessions of diligent men are prized. 1
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26A upright person is cautious in friendship, 2 but the way of the wicked leads them astray. 1
28In the way of righteousness is life; 2 in its path there is no death.
Cross References
Psalms 37:16ט Better is a little that the upright has, 2 than the abundance of many wicked. 1
Proverbs 13:4The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, 2 but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied. 1
Proverbs 16:8Better is a little with righteousness, 2 than great revenues with lo'mishpat ·injustice·. 1
Proverbs 26:14As the door turns on its hinges, 2 so does the 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 →