Proverbs 12:24 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 12:24 MSG (The Message)
The diligent find freedom in their work; the lazy are oppressed by work.
Proverbs 12:24 KJV (King James Version)
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: But the slothful shall be under tribute.
Proverbs 12:24 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
The hand of the diligent will rule, But the slack hand will be put to forced labor.
Proverbs 12:24 NCV (New Century Version)
Hard workers will become leaders, but those who are lazy will be slaves.
Proverbs 12:24 ASV (American Standard Version)
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
Proverbs 12:24 NIV (New International Version)
Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
Proverbs 12:24 NKJV (New King James Version)
The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.
Proverbs 12:24 AMP (Amplified Bible)
The hand of the diligent will rule, But the negligent and lazy will be put to forced labor.
Proverbs 12:24 NLT (New Living Translation)
Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.
Proverbs 12:24 TPT (The Passion Translation)
If you want to reign in life, don’t sit on your hands. Instead, work hard at doing what’s right, for the slacker will end up working to make someone else succeed.
Proverbs 12:24 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.