24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful hand shall be under tribute.


In Context

21 There shall no evil happen to a righteous man; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight.

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.

24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful hand shall be under tribute.

25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.

26 The righteous guideth his neighbour; but the way of the wicked misleadeth them.

Proverbs 12:24 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

12:24Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

12:24The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

12:24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

12:24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be put under taskwork.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:24The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

12:24The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.