Proverbs 12:24
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
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English Standard Version
The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.
New International Version
Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
Catholic Public Domain Version
The hand of the strong will rule. But anyone who is neglectful will pay tribute