Proverbs 12:24
“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.”
King James Version (KJV)
Other Translations of Proverbs 12:24
“The hand of the diligent shall beare rule: but the slouthfull shall bee vnder tribute.”King James Version (1611) -
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“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 valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful, shall be under tribute. ”Douay Rheims 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
Sherry Willette's comment on 2020-06-14 12:57:34:
Yes i learned this when i was in Bible college to always read Proverbs daily, other books of bible i wish ,devotions,studies.
I find after all years of consistent daily reading it is new each time. Amen
TAE's comment on 2013-08-12 17:59:48:
I Love proverbs,Its 31days in August & 31 chapters In proverbs so I read a chapter a day.... & its really helping me, I thought , I Was addicted to Trees... But was able to stop smoking, but reading daily & praying daily .. Jesus is real in my soul today..& I Love Him & Thank him 4 everything :-)
joyce's comment on 2013-01-17 12:47:18:
I love the word of God.
joyce's comment on 2013-01-17 12:46:06:
The love of God.
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