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Proverbs 12:24

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 12:24 in other translations

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

Proverbs 12:24 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 12:24 in context

  1. 22Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,
    but those who do the truth are his delight.
  2. 23A prudent man keeps his knowledge,
    but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
  3. 24The hands of the diligent ones shall rule,
    but laziness ends in slave labor.
  4. 25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
    but a kind word makes it glad.
  5. 26A righteous person is cautious in friendship,
    but the way of the wicked leads them astray.