Proverbs 12:24
World English Bible (WEB)
The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
In context
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.
23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
26 A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Proverbs 12:24 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
- KJV King James Version
- The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
- 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.