Bible verse
The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
Proverbs 12:24 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 12.
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
27 A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
28 There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.
KJV
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
ASV
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
ERV
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
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