Pro 12:24, 27, 19:15, Jer 48:10 | ESV | STEP | The hand of the diligent will rule , while the slothful will be put to forced labor .

Proverbs 12:24

24 ^aThe hand of the diligent will rule,
while the slothful will be ^bput to forced labor.

27 ^cWhoever is slothful will not roast his game,
but the diligent man will get precious wealth. ^{▼▼Or but diligence is precious wealth}

15 ^eSlothfulness casts into ^fa deep sleep,
and ^gan idle person will suffer hunger.

10 ^h“Cursed is he who does ⁱthe work of the Lord with slackness, and cursed is he who keeps back his sword from bloodshed.