Proverbs 12:24
“The hand of the diligent shall beare rule: but the slouthfull shall bee vnder tribute.”
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Proverbs 12:24 Context
22Lying lippes are abomination to the Lord: but they that deale truely, are his delight. 23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fooles proclaimeth foolishnesse. 24The hand of the diligent shall beare rule: but the slouthfull shall bee vnder tribute. 25Heauinesse in the heart of man maketh it stoope: but a good word maketh it glad. 26The righteous is more excellent then his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
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The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
- King James Version
The hand of the diligent will rule, But the slack {hand} will be put to forced labor.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The hand of the ready worker will have authority, but he who is slow in his work will be put to forced work.
- Basic English Bible
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful [hand] shall be under tribute.
- Darby Bible
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
- Webster's Bible
The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
- World English Bible
The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful shall be under tribute.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible