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Proverbs 12:27 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Proverbs 12:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 12 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.”
Proverbs 12:27 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 12:27
This proverb contrasts diligence with sloth through vivid imagery. "The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting" depicts someone too lazy to complete what they started. They expended effort hunting (tsayid, צַיִד, game, hunting) but lack follow-through to prepare (charak, חָרַךְ, roast, scorch) the catch. The lazy person begins tasks but doesn't finish them, wasting their efforts."But the substance of a diligent man is precious" presents the alternative. Hon-adam charutz yaqar (הוֹן־אָדָם חָרוּץ יָקָר, the wealth of a diligent man is precious). Charutz (חָרוּץ) means diligent, ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 12:27
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“and has nothing”
“The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.”
“than the abundance of many wicked.”
“with the fear of Yahweh”
“if you are a man given to appetite.”
“than great revenues with injustice.”