Proverbs 12:24
“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.”
Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
Related Verses
“The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.”
“He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.”
“The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.”
“A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.”
“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.”