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Proverbs 12:24

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 24 The hand of the diligent ones will rule,+
  But idle hands will be put to forced labor.+

Proverbs 12:24

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 24 The hand of the diligent ones is the one that will rule,+ but the slack hand will come to be for forced labor.+

Proverbs 12:24

The Bible in Living English
- 24 Energetic men’s hands will have control,
  but slackness will come to servitude.

Proverbs 12:24

American Standard Version
- 24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.

Proverbs 12:24

The Emphasized Bible
- 24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule, But the indolent shall come under tribute.

Proverbs 12:24

King James Version
- 24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.