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A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
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slothful

Proverbs 13:4
The slacker craves, yet gets nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.

Proverbs 23:2
and put a knife to your throat if you possess a great appetite.

Proverbs 26:15
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.

but

Proverbs 15:16
Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.

Proverbs 16:8
Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.

Psalm 37:16
Better is the little of the righteous than the abundance of many wicked.

Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
A lazy man does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a man is diligence.

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A lazy man doesn't roast his game, but to a diligent man, his wealth is precious.

International Standard Version
The lazy person does not roast what he has hunted, but diligence is one's most important possession.

NET Bible
The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Prey will not be taken for the deceitful man, but the precious possession of a man is choice.
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