Proverbs 12:24

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 12:24

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Berean Standard Bible

The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

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

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ASV

American Standard Version

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

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 12

²² Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.

²³ A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

²⁴ The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

²⁵ Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.

²⁶ A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

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