TheWay BibleHome›Bible›Proverbs›Proverbs 12›Proverbs 12:24
Proverbs 12:24 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 12 · verse 24
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.Proverbs 12:24 · King James Version
Proverbs 12:24 in context
22Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- diligentchărûwtsproperly, incised or incisiveH2742 →
- slothfulrᵉmîyâhremissness, treacheryH7423 →
- handyâda handH3027 →
- rulemâshalto ruleH4910 →
Topics
Keep reading in TheWay Bible App
Read, study, memorize, journal, and pray — tap any word for its Greek or Hebrew definition, save verses to memorize, and keep a journal. Free on the web and iOS.
Note, 1. Industry is the way to preferment. Solomon advanced Jeroboam because he saw that he was an industrious young man, and minded his business, Kg1 11:28.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary