The word rendered “roasteth” occurs nowhere else; but the interpretation of the King James Version is widely adopted. Others render the first clause thus: “The slothful man will not secure (keep in his net) what he takes in hunting,” i. e., will let whatever he gains slip from his hands through want of effort and attention.
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Proverbs 12:27
27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.