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Proverbs 12:24
The hand of the diligent shall beare rule: but the idle shalbe vnder tribute.
Proverbs 12:24 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 12:24 in other translations
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
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In context
21 There shall none iniquitie come to the iust: but the wicked are full of euill.
22 The lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deale truely are his delite.
23 A wise man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of the fooles publisheth foolishnes.
24 The hand of the diligent shall beare rule: but the idle shalbe vnder tribute.
25 Heauines in the heart of man doeth bring it downe: but a good worde reioyceth it.
26 The righteous is more excellent then his neighbour: but the way of the wicked will deceiue them.
27 The deceitfull man rosteth not, that hee tooke in hunting: but the riches of the diligent man are precious.
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