Proverbs 12:24
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.In other versions
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
ASV
The hand of the ready worker will have authority, but he who is slow in his work will be put to forced work.
BBE
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful [hand] shall be under tribute.
DBY
The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, But laziness ends in slave labor.
WEB
The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.
YLT
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
ENG
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
WBT
The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
BSB
In context
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.