Proverbs 12:24

Proverbs 12:24 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

24Diligent hands will rule,

but laziness ends in forced labor.

24The hand of the diligent will rule,

But the 12:24 Lit idlelazy hand will be put to forced labor.

24The hand of the diligent will rule,

But the slack hand will be put to forced labor.

24The hand of the diligent will rule,

But the negligent and lazy will be put to forced labor.

24The hand of the diligent will rule,

but laziness ends in forced labor.

24Hands that work hard will rule.

But people who are lazy will be forced to work.