Proverbs 12:24 | |
NASB: The hand of the diligent will rule, But the slack [hand] will be put to forced labor. (NASB ©1995) GWT: Hard-working hands gain control, but lazy hands do slave labor. (GOD'S WORD®) 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. BBE: The hand of the ready worker will have authority, but he who is slow in his work will be put to forced work. DBY: The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful hand shall be under tribute. JPS: The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful shall be under tribute. WBS: The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. WEB: The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor. YLT: The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary. | |
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