NET Bible
"The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will be put to forced labor."
— Proverbs 12:24, NET Bible
“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 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.”
No harm will be directed at the righteous, but the wicked are filled with calamity.
The LORD abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.
The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly.
The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will be put to forced labor.
Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy.
The righteous person is cautious in his friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent.