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Proverbs 12:27
New King James Version
Proverbs 12:27
New King James Version
27 The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting,
But diligence is man’s precious possession.
Proverbs 13:4
New King James Version
Proverbs 13:4
New King James Version
4 (A)The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing;
But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.
Proverbs 26:15
New King James Version
Proverbs 26:15
New King James Version
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:15 LXX, Syr. bosom; Tg., Vg. armpit
Proverbs 15:16
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Proverbs 15:16
New King James Version
16 (A)Better is a little with the fear of the Lord,
Than great treasure with trouble.
Psalm 37:16
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Psalm 37:16
New King James Version
16 (A)A little that a righteous man has
Is better than the riches of many wicked.
Proverbs 23:2
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Proverbs 23:2
New King James Version
2 And put a knife to your throat
If you are a man given to appetite.
Proverbs 16:8
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Proverbs 16:8
New King James Version
8 (A)Better is a little with righteousness,
Than vast revenues without justice.
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