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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 12, Verse 28

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The slothful [man] roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man [is] precious.
King James Version
In the way of righteousness [is] life; and [in] the pathway [thereof there is] no death.
American Standard Version
In the way of righteousness is life; And in the pathway thereof there is no death.
New English Translation
In the path of righteousness there is life, but another path leads to death.
World English Bible
In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.
1
A wise son [heareth] his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
2
A man shall eat good by the fruit of [his] mouth: but the soul of the transgressors [shall eat] violence.
3
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: [but] he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
4
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
5
A righteous [man] hateth lying: but a wicked [man] is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
6
Righteousness keepeth [him that is] upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
7
There is that maketh himself rich, yet [hath] nothing: [there is] that maketh himself poor, yet [hath] great riches.
8
The ransom of a man's life [are] his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
9
The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised [is] wisdom.