Proverbs 12:24
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
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- Proverbs 12:27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
- Proverbs 10:4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
- Proverbs 21:25–26 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.