American Standard Version
"The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork. "
— Proverbs 12:24, American Standard Version
“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.”
“The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.”
“The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will be put to forced labor.”
“The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful shall be under tribute.”
“The hand of the ready worker will have authority, but he who is slow in his work will be put to forced work.”
“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.”
There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.
The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting; But the precious substance of menis tothe diligent.