Proverbs 12:24

“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.”

"The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute." - Proverbs 12:24
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What does Proverbs 12:24 mean?

Proverbs 12:24 in the King James Version of the Bible states: "The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute." This verse is a reflection on the importance of hard work and diligence, and the negative consequences of laziness. It presents a…

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The Power of Diligence: Ruling Through Hard Work

In Proverbs 12:24, the King James Version proclaims, "The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute." This verse encapsulates a profound truth about the nature of success and the principles that govern it. Diligence and hard work are not…

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A Prayer for Diligence and Faithful Stewardship

Heavenly Father, In the depths of my heart, I come before You today with profound gratitude for the wisdom found in Your Word, particularly in Proverbs 12:24, which says, "The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute." Lord, I seek Your…

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Proverbs 12:24 KJV (24) The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Proverbs 12:24 KJV (24) The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Proverbs 12:24 KJV (24) The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Proverbs 12:24 KJV (24) The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Proverbs 12:24 KJV (24) The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Proverbs 12:24 KJV (24) The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
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