Proverbs 12:24
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
In context
22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
Proverbs 12:24 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
- KJV King James Version
- The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
- WEB World English Bible
- The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful [hand] shall be under tribute.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.