Proverbs 12:24 · KJV
“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. {slothful: or, deceitful}”
— Proverbs 12:24
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
Proverbs 12 — Context
Lying lips {are} abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly {are} his delight.
23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. {slothful: or, deceitful}
25Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26The righteous {is} more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. {excellent: or, abundant}
Cross References
Proverbs 12:27
The slothful {man} roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man {is} precious.
Proverbs 21:25-26
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
Proverbs 10:4
He becometh poor that dealeth {with} a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Proverbs 22:29
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean {men}. {mean...: Heb. obscure men}
Proverbs 19:15
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
Proverbs 13:4
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and {hath} nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
Proverbs 22:13
The slothful {man} saith, {There is} a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.
Genesis 49:15
And he saw that rest {was} good, and the land that {it was} pleasant; and bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant unto tribute.