World English Bible
Proverbs 12:24
“The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 12
22
Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.
23
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24
The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
25
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
26
A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.