The word rendered “roasteth” occurs nowhere else; but the interpretation of the King James Version is widely adopted. Others render the first claus…

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting. —Or, does not net, (i.e., secure) his …

The slothful [man] roasts not that which he took in hunting
Because he takes none. The slothful man takes no pains to…

The lazy man makes no good use of the advantages Providence puts in his way, and has no comfort in them. The possessions of a diligent man, though …