Pro 12:27 | MHM | STEP | The Results of Laziness and Diligence This section warns us against being lazy or trying to get things dishonestly. It compares people who work hard with those who try to live off the efforts of others. Hard work brings blessings and satisfaction from God. What we earn honestly, even if it is not much, is valuable and brings true comfort. v. 27 : Lazy or deceitful people do not enjoy what they have. Sometimes, they live off what others have worked hard to get, like a drone in a beehive that eats honey made by other bees. Even if they do catch something themselves, they may not use it well or find joy in it, because God may keep them from enjoying it. In contrast, the things that a hardworking person has—even if not much—are precious. These things come with God’s blessing and bring real happiness to their family. The diligent person can thank God for daily bread that is truly their own. As the Bible says, The slothful man does not roast what he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious .

‏ Proverbs 12:27

The Results of Laziness and Diligence

This section warns us against being lazy or trying to get things dishonestly. It compares people who work hard with those who try to live off the efforts of others. Hard work brings blessings and satisfaction from God. What we earn honestly, even if it is not much, is valuable and brings true comfort.

v. 27: Lazy or deceitful people do not enjoy what they have. Sometimes, they live off what others have worked hard to get, like a drone in a beehive that eats honey made by other bees. Even if they do catch something themselves, they may not use it well or find joy in it, because God may keep them from enjoying it. In contrast, the things that a hardworking person has—even if not much—are precious. These things come with God’s blessing and bring real happiness to their family. The diligent person can thank God for daily bread that is truly their own. As the Bible says, The slothful man does not roast what he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious .