Proverbs 12:27

27. The slothful man roasteth not After a somewhat careful study of this difficult passage, I incline to the following translation: The indolent man shall not “roast,” or catch, prey.

But the substance Gain, wealth, prey, of a diligent man is precious; therefore, diligence is the best wealth. Muenscher follows the Authorized Version, and illustrates thus: It is the custom in some countries to singe and smoke dry (roast) the game taken, to preserve it. A diligent hunter in this manner preserves his game; while an indolent man, as long as his food lasts, lounges and sleeps in his hut, probably losing half of the animal by not quickly preserving or perfectly smoking it.