Proverbs 12:24

The Message

The diligent find freedom in their work; the lazy are oppressed by work.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:20

When the word was out that Jeroboam was back and available, the assembled people invited him and inaugurated him king over all Israel. The only tribe left to the Davidic dynasty was Judah.

Proverbs 10:4

Sloth makes you poor; diligence brings wealth.

Proverbs 12:27

A lazy life is an empty life, but “early to rise” gets the job done.

Proverbs 13:4

Indolence wants it all and gets nothing; the energetic have something to show for their lives.

Proverbs 17:2

A wise servant takes charge of an unruly child and is honored as one of the family.

Proverbs 19:15

Life collapses on loafers; lazybones go hungry.

Proverbs 22:13

The loafer says, “There’s a lion on the loose! If I go out I’ll be eaten alive!”

Proverbs 22:29

Observe people who are good at their work— skilled workers are always in demand and admired; they don’t take a backseat to anyone.