Proverbs 12:24

Proverbs 12:24 in 10 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 lazy 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.

24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule;

But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.

24The hand of the diligent shall beare rule: but the idle shalbe vnder tribute.

24The hands of the diligent ones shall rule,

but laziness ends in slave labor.

24Hands that work hard will rule.

But people who are lazy will be forced to work.

24If you work hard, you will become a leader.

But if you are lazy, you will become a slave.

24The hand of the diligent rules, || And slothfulness becomes tributary.