Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 12:24
“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 12:24 Context
21There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. 22Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. 23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. 24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. 25Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. 26The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. 27The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
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Other Translations
The hand of the diligent shall beare rule: but the slouthfull shall bee vnder tribute.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The hand of the diligent will rule, But the slack {hand} will be put to forced labor.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The hand of the ready worker will have authority, but he who is slow in his work will be put to forced work.
- Basic English Bible
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful [hand] shall be under tribute.
- Darby Bible
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
- Webster's Bible
The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
- World English Bible
The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful shall be under tribute.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The hand of the diligent will rule, But the slack {hand} will be put to forced labor.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The hand of the ready worker will have authority, but he who is slow in his work will be put to forced work.
- Basic English Bible
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful [hand] shall be under tribute.
- Darby Bible
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
- Webster's Bible
The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
- World English Bible
The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful shall be under tribute.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 12:24
12:23 Concealeth - He does not unseasonably utter what he knows. Foolishness - Betrays his ignorance and folly.
12:25 A good word - A compassionate or encouraging word.
12:26 Neighbour - Than any other men. Seduceth - Heb. maketh them to err, to lose that excellency or happiness which they had promised themselves.