King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 12:24
“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 12
22
Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26
The righteous [is] more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.