Proverbs 12:24
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King James Version (modern wording)
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Proverbs 12:24 (KJV)
American Standard Version
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
Proverbs 12:24 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
Proverbs 12:24 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 12:24 say?
Proverbs 12:24 in modern King James wording reads: "The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute."
Where is Proverbs 12:24 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 12:24 is verse 24 of chapter 12 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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