Proverbs 12:24

Lighthouse Bible 2006

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

Cross References

Genesis 49:15

And he saw that rest was good, and the land that it was pleasant; and bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant to tribute.

1 Kings 11:28

And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor: and Solomon seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him ruler over all the affairs of the house of Joseph.

1 Kings 12:20

And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam had come again, that they sent and called him to the congregation, and made him king over all Israel: there was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only.

1 Kings 9:21

Their children that were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel also were not able completely to destroy, upon those did Solomon levy a tribute of bondservice until this day.

Proverbs 10:4

He becomes poor that deals with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent makes rich.

Proverbs 12:27

The slothful man does not roast that which he took in hunting: but the possessions of a diligent man are valuable.

Proverbs 13:4

The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

Proverbs 17:2

A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causes shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brothers.

Proverbs 19:15

Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

Proverbs 22:13

The slothful man says, There is a lion outside, I shall be slain in the streets.

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before lowly men.

Judges 1:28

And it came to pass, when Israel was strong, that they put the Canaanites to tribute, and did not completely drive them out.