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


In Context

21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, 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 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 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 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.