King James Version
Proverbs 12:24 in the King James Version says “The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. slothful: or, deceitful” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 12 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. slothful: or, deceitful”
Proverbs 12:24 · KJV
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. slothful: or, deceitful
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. excellent: or, abundant
KJV Study — Public Domain
“The hand”
H3027a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
“of the diligent”
H2742properly, incised or (active) incisive; hence (as noun masculine or feminine) a trench (as dug), gold (as mined), a threshing-sledge (having sharp tee
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
“shall be under tribute”
H4522properly, a burden (as causing to faint), i.e., a tax in the form of forced labor
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