Verse Comparison: Proverbs 12:27
American Standard Version
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of men `is to' the diligent.
Amplified® Bible
The slothful man does not catch his game {or} roast it once he kills it, but the diligent man gets precious possessions.
Darby English Version
The slothful roasteth not what he took in hunting; but man's precious substance is to the diligent.
King James Version
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
Revised Standard Version
A slothful man will not catch his prey, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.
Young's Literal Translation
The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.