Proverbs 12:24
King James Version (KJV)
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
In context
22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
Proverbs 12:24 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced 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.