Catholic Public Domain Version
"The hand of the strong will rule. But anyone who is neglectful will pay tribute. "
— Proverbs 12:24, Catholic Public Domain Version
“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.”
“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork. ”
“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.”
Whatever may befall the just, it will not discourage him. But the impious will be filled with disasters.
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord. But whoever acts faithfully pleases him.
A resourceful man conceals knowledge. And the heart of the unwise provokes foolishness.
The hand of the strong will rule. But anyone who is neglectful will pay tribute.
Grief in the heart of a man humbles him. And with a good word he shall be made glad.
He who ignores a loss for the sake of a friend is just. But the way of the impious will deceive them.
The dishonest will not discover gain. But the substance of a man will be like precious gold.