Proverbs 12:24

Young's Literal Translation 1862

The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.

Cross References

Genesis 49:15

And he seeth rest that `it is' good, And the land that `it is' pleasant, And he inclineth his shoulder to bear, And is to tribute a servant.

1 Kings 11:28

and the man Jeroboam `is' mighty in valour, and Solomon seeth the young man that he is doing business, and appointeth him over all the burden of the house of Joseph.

1 Kings 12:20

And it cometh to pass, at all Israel's hearing that Jeroboam hath returned, that they send and call him unto the company, and cause him to reign over all Israel; none hath been after the house of David save the tribe of Judah alone.

1 Kings 9:21

their sons who are left behind them in the land, whom the sons of Israel have not been able to devote -- he hath even lifted up `on' them a tribute of service unto this day.

Proverbs 10:4

Poor `is' he who is working -- a slothful hand, And the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

Proverbs 12:27

The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.

Proverbs 13:4

The soul of the slothful is desiring, and hath not. And the soul of the diligent is made fat.

Proverbs 17:2

A wise servant ruleth over a son causing shame, And in the midst of brethren He apportioneth an inheritance.

Proverbs 19:15

Sloth causeth deep sleep to fall, And an indolent soul doth hunger.

Proverbs 22:13

The slothful hath said, `A lion `is' without, In the midst of the broad places I am slain.'

Proverbs 22:29

Hast thou seen a man speedy in his business? Before kings he doth station himself, He stations not himself before obscure men!

Judges 1:28

and it cometh to pass, when Israel hath been strong, that he setteth the Canaanite to tribute, and hath not utterly dispossessed it.