King James Version
Read in contextThe hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
All translations
Proverbs 12:24
5 of 5 translations contain this numbered verse.
World English Bible
Read in contextThe hands of the diligent ones shall rule, But laziness ends in slave labor.
American Standard Version
Read in contextThe hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
Young's Literal Translation
Read in contextThe hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.
Berean Standard Bible
Read in contextThe hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.