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


In Context

21 Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him.

23 A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.

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

25 Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.

26 He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive 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 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 Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

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

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.