Proverbs 12:24

King James 3 - The Literal Traslation

The hand of the diligent ones shall rule, but one of laziness will become forced labor.

Cross References

Genesis 49:15

And he saw a resting place that it was good, and that the land was pleasant. And he bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a tribute slave.

1 Kings 11:28

And the man Jeroboam was a mighty one of strength. And Solomon saw the young man, that he was doing work. And he appointed him to all the burden of the house of Joseph.

1 Kings 12:20

And it happened when all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, that they sent and called him to the company, and caused him to reign over all Israel; none followed after the house of David except the tribe of Judah only.

1 Kings 9:21

their sons left behind them in the land, whom the sons of Israel had not been able to exterminate, Solomon even caused to go on them a burden of forced labor to this day.

Proverbs 10:4

He who works with a lazy palm will be lacking, but the hand of the diligent one makes to become rich.

Proverbs 12:27

The one of laziness does not start after his prey, but the wealth of a diligent man is precious.

Proverbs 13:4

A sluggish one’s soul is craving, but having nothing, but the soul of the diligent ones shall be made fat.

Proverbs 17:2

A servant being prudent shall rule over a son who causes shame, and he shall share the inheritance among the brothers.

Proverbs 19:15

Laziness makes one fall into a deep sleep, and an idle soul shall be hungry.

Proverbs 22:13

The lazy one says, A lion is outside! I will be killed in the midst of the broad places.

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see a man who is prompt in his work? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before obscure men.

Judges 1:28

But it happened when Israel became strong that they put the Canaanites to tribute, but did not completely dispossess them.