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Proverbs 12:27
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Proverbs 12:27
27The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
27The slouthfull man rosteth not that which he tooke in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 12:27
Inactive; sluggish; lazy; indolent; idle.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
A pursuit; a seeking.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Steady, earnest, careful, and persistent in the effort or duty named.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
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From verse 27
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Open the full verse study4The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
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Open the full verse study15The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
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Open the full verse study16A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.
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Open the full verse study16Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith.
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Open the full verse study8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
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Open the full verse study2And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.
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