Proverbs 12:24
The hand of the strong will rule. But anyone who is neglectful will pay tribute.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
In Context
23A resourceful man conceals knowledge. And the heart of the unwise provokes foolishness.
25Grief in the heart of a man humbles him. And with a good word he shall be made glad.
Cross References
Genesis 49:15He saw that rest would be good, and that the land was excellent. And so he bent his shoulder to carry, and he became a servant under tribute.
1 Kings 11:28Now Jeroboam was a valiant and powerful man. And perceiving the young man to be ingenious and industrious, Solomon appointed him as first ruler over the tributes of the entire house of Joseph.
Proverbs 10:4The neglectful hand has wrought destitution. But the hand of the steadfast prepares riches. He who advances by lies, this one feeds on the wind. For he is the same as one who runs after flying birds.
Proverbs 13:4The lazy one is willing and then not willing. But the soul of he who labors shall be made fat.
Proverbs 19:15Laziness sends one into a deep sleep, and a dissolute soul will go hungry.
Proverbs 22:13The lazy one says: “There is a lion outside. I might be slain in the midst of the streets.”
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:24
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. Note, 1. He that is wise does not affect to proclaim his wisdom, and it is his honour that he does not. He communicates his knowledge when it may turn to the edification of others, but he conceals it when the showing of it would only tend to his own commendation. Knowing men, if they be prudent men, will carefully avoid every thing that savours of ostentation, and not take all occasions to show their learning and reading, but… Read the whole commentary →