Proverbs 12:24

Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 10:4 : 4 Poor `is' he who is working -- a slothful hand, And the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
  • Prov 12:27 : 27 The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.
  • Prov 21:25-26 : 25 The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work. 26 All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
  • Prov 22:13 : 13 The slothful hath said, `A lion `is' without, In the midst of the broad places I am slain.'
  • Prov 17:2 : 2 A wise servant ruleth over a son causing shame, And in the midst of brethren He apportioneth an inheritance.
  • Prov 19:15 : 15 Sloth causeth deep sleep to fall, And an indolent soul doth hunger.
  • Gen 49:15 : 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 Kgs 11:28 : 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.
  • Prov 13:4 : 4 The soul of the slothful is desiring, and hath not. And the soul of the diligent is made fat.
  • 1 Kgs 12:20 : 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 Kgs 9:21 : 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.
  • Prov 22:29 : 29 Hast thou seen a man speedy in his business? Before kings he doth station himself, He stations not himself before obscure men!
  • Prov 24:30-34 : 30 Near the field of a slothful man I passed by, And near the vineyard of a man lacking heart. 31 And lo, it hath gone up -- all of it -- thorns! Covered its face have nettles, And its stone wall hath been broken down. 32 And I see -- I -- I do set my heart, I have seen -- I have received instruction, 33 A little sleep -- a little slumber -- A little folding of the hands to lie down. 34 And thy poverty hath come `as' a traveller, And thy want as an armed man!
  • Prov 26:13-16 : 13 The slothful hath said, `A lion `is' in the way, A lion `is' in the broad places.' 14 The door turneth round on its hinge, And the slothful on his bed. 15 The slothful hath hid his hand in a dish, He is weary of bringing it back to his mouth. 16 Wiser `is' the slothful in his own eyes, Than seven `men' returning a reason.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 10:4
    81%

    4Poor `is' he who is working -- a slothful hand, And the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

  • Prov 12:27
    78%

    27The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.

  • Prov 13:4
    78%

    4The soul of the slothful is desiring, and hath not. And the soul of the diligent is made fat.

  • Prov 19:24
    78%

    24The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his mouth he bringeth it not back.

  • Prov 19:15
    77%

    15Sloth causeth deep sleep to fall, And an indolent soul doth hunger.

  • Prov 21:25-26
    2 verses
    77%

    25The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work.

    26All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

  • Prov 26:13-15
    3 verses
    77%

    13The slothful hath said, `A lion `is' in the way, A lion `is' in the broad places.'

    14The door turneth round on its hinge, And the slothful on his bed.

    15The slothful hath hid his hand in a dish, He is weary of bringing it back to his mouth.

  • Eccl 10:18
    76%

    18By slothfulness is the wall brought low, And by idleness of the hands doth the house drop.

  • Prov 12:25
    74%

    25Sorrow in the heart of a man boweth down, And a good word maketh him glad.

  • Prov 15:19
    74%

    19The way of the slothful `is' as a hedge of briers, And the path of the upright is raised up.

  • Prov 18:9
    73%

    9He also that is remiss in his work, A brother he `is' to a destroyer.

  • Prov 24:33-34
    2 verses
    73%

    33A little sleep -- a little slumber -- A little folding of the hands to lie down.

    34And thy poverty hath come `as' a traveller, And thy want as an armed man!

  • Prov 24:30
    73%

    30Near the field of a slothful man I passed by, And near the vineyard of a man lacking heart.

  • Luke 12:44
    72%

    44truly I say to you, that over all his goods he will set him.

  • Prov 12:23
    72%

    23A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.

  • Prov 21:5
    72%

    5The purposes of the diligent `are' only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want.

  • Matt 24:47
    72%

    47verily I say to you, that over all his substance he will set him.

  • Prov 20:4
    71%

    4Because of winter the slothful plougheth not, He asketh in harvest, and there is nothing.

  • Prov 11:29
    71%

    29Whoso is troubling his own house inheriteth wind, And a servant `is' the fool to the wise of heart.

  • Prov 22:29
    71%

    29Hast thou seen a man speedy in his business? Before kings he doth station himself, He stations not himself before obscure men!

  • Prov 22:7
    71%

    7The rich over the poor ruleth, And a servant `is' the borrower to the lender.

  • Prov 6:9-10
    2 verses
    71%

    9Till when, O slothful one, dost thou lie? When dost thou arise from thy sleep?

    10A little sleep, a little slumber, A little clasping of the hands to rest,

  • Prov 13:11
    71%

    11Wealth from vanity becometh little, And whoso is gathering by the hand becometh great.

  • Prov 14:23-24
    2 verses
    70%

    23In all labour there is advantage, And a thing of the lips `is' only to want.

    24The crown of the wise is their wealth, The folly of fools `is' folly.

  • Prov 17:2
    70%

    2A wise servant ruleth over a son causing shame, And in the midst of brethren He apportioneth an inheritance.

  • Rom 12:11
    70%

    11in the diligence not slothful; in the spirit fervent; the Lord serving;

  • Prov 6:6-7
    2 verses
    70%

    6Go unto the ant, O slothful one, See her ways and be wise;

    7Which hath not captain, overseer, and ruler,

  • Eccl 4:6
    69%

    6`Better `is' a handful `with' quietness, than two handfuls `with' labour and vexation of spirit.'

  • Prov 28:19-20
    2 verses
    69%

    19Whoso is tilling his ground is satisfied `with' bread, And whoso is pursuing vanity, Is filled `with' poverty.

    20A stedfast man hath multiplied blessings, And whoso is hasting to be rich is not acquitted.

  • Prov 12:11
    69%

    11Whoso is tilling the ground is satisfied `with' bread, And whoso is pursuing vanities is lacking heart,

  • Prov 12:14
    69%

    14From the fruit of the mouth `is' one satisfied `with' good, And the deed of man's hands returneth to him.

  • Prov 29:21
    69%

    21Whoso is bringing up his servant delicately, from youth, `At' his latter end also he is continuator.

  • Prov 22:13
    69%

    13The slothful hath said, `A lion `is' without, In the midst of the broad places I am slain.'

  • Prov 22:16
    69%

    16He is oppressing the poor to multiply to him, He is giving to the rich -- only to want.

  • Prov 23:21
    69%

    21For the quaffer and glutton become poor, And drowsiness clotheth with rags.

  • Prov 16:26
    69%

    26A labouring man hath laboured for himself, For his mouth hath caused `him' to bend over it.

  • Prov 10:26
    69%

    26As vinegar to the teeth, And as smoke to the eyes, So `is' the slothful to those sending him.

  • Prov 10:16
    68%

    16The wage of the righteous `is' for life, The increase of the wicked for sin.

  • Prov 19:10
    68%

    10Luxury is not comely for a fool, Much less for a servant to rule among princes.

  • Prov 13:23
    68%

    23Abundance of food -- the tillage of the poor, And substance is consumed without judgment.

  • Ps 129:7
    68%

    7That hath not filled the hand of a reaper, And the bosom of a binder of sheaves.

  • Luke 12:47
    68%

    47`And that servant, who having known his lord's will, and not having prepared, nor having gone according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes,