Proverbs 12:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 12:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 12:24 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. slothful: or, deceitful" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 12:24 — KJV
“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. slothful: or, deceitful”
— Proverbs 12:24 (KJV)
Proverbs 12:24 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 12:24
“And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:24: hand, rule, under
“Moreover Uzziah had an host of fighting men, that went out to war by bands, according to the number of their account by the hand of Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the ruler, under the hand of Hananiah, one of the king's captains.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:24: hand, rule, under
“And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, were overseers under the hand of Cononiah and Shimei his brother, at the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God. under...: Heb. at the hand”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:24: hand, rule, under
“When a man shall take hold of his brother of the house of his father, saying, Thou hast clothing, be thou our ruler, and let this ruin be under thy hand:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:24: hand, rule, under
“The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof? bear...: or, take into their hands”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:24: hand, bear, rule
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