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The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
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Verse 24 is found in chapter 12 of Proverbs. The final proverbs of the chapter develop the relationship between righteousness, diligence, anxiety, and moral direction. The righteous are not exempt from every adversity, but their lives are not abandoned to the ultimate dominion of evil. The lazy person does not use his hand, while the diligent rule. The conclusion identifies the path of righteousness with life, showing that wisdom directly affects the entire direction of existence.
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Compare Proverbs 12:24 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Fleißige Hand wird herrschen; die aber lässig ist, wird müssen zinsen.
Español · RVR1909 La mano de los diligentes se enseñoreará: Mas la negligencia será tributaria.
Español · NTBT La mano de los diligentes gobernará, pero la pereza acabará en trabajos forzados.
Français · LSG La main des diligents dominera, Mais la main lâche sera tributaire.
Italiano · DIO1885 La mano de’ diligenti signoreggerà; Ma la pigra sarà tributaria
Português · ARC A mão dos diligentes dominará, mas os negligentes serão tributários.
中文 · RCUV 殷勤人的手必掌權； 懶惰的人必服苦役。
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