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.
Cross-References
“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.”
“In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.”
“The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.”
“The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.”
“The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.”