Proverbs 12:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 12:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 12:27 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 12:27 — KJV
“The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.”
— Proverbs 12:27 (KJV)
Proverbs 12:27 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 12:27
“And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all their substance that they had gathered, and the souls that they had gotten in Haran; and they went forth to go into the land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan they came.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:27: took, substance
“And Esau took his wives, and his sons, and his daughters, and all the persons of his house, and his cattle, and all his beasts, and all his substance, which he had got in the land of Canaan; and went into the country from the face of his brother Jacob. persons: Heb. souls”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:27: took, substance
“And he took their king's crown from off his head, the weight whereof was a talent of gold with the precious stones: and it was set on David's head. And he brought forth the spoil of the city in great abundance. in great...: Heb. very great”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:27: took, precious
“And David took the crown of their king from off his head, and found it to weigh a talent of gold, and there were precious stones in it; and it was set upon David's head: and he brought also exceeding much spoil out of the city. to weigh: Heb. the weight of”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:27: took, precious
“And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:27: took, substance
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