Proverbs 12:24

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The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

World English Bible (WEB)

The hand{H3027} of the diligent{H2742} shall bear rule{H4910}{(H8799)}: but the slothful{H7423} shall be under tribute{H4522}.

Strong's King James

The diligent hand will rule, Slackness will be put to forced labour.

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The F.O.G Paraphrase

The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.

Young's Literal Translation

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