Proverbs 12:24

Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
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King James Version

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

English Standard Version

The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.

Catholic Public Domain Version

The hand of the strong will rule. But anyone who is neglectful will pay tribute