Proverbs 12:27
Indolence, roasteth not, his own game, but, the substance of a man, is precious, when he is diligent.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
26The righteous man guideth his neighbour, but, the way of the lawless, leadeth them astray.
28In the way of righteousness, is life, and, in the path thereof, immortality,
Cross References
Psalms 37:16Better the little of the righteous man, than the abundance of the lawless who are mighty;
Proverbs 13:4The sluggard, desireth, but his soul hath, nothing. But, the soul of the diligent, shall be enriched.
Proverbs 16:8Better a little with righteousness, than large revenues, without justice.
Proverbs 26:14The door, turneth on its hinges, and, the sluggard, upon his bed.
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 →