Proverbs 12:24
“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule,.... "Shall become rich", so Jarchi interprets it, according to Pro 10:4;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Under tribute - The comparison is probably suggested by the contrast between the condition of a conquered race (compare…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Note, 1. Industry is the way to preferment. Solomon advanced Jeroboam because he saw that he was an industrious young…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the slothful Lit. sloth. See Pro 10:4. Comp. Pro 13:1-2.
shall be under tribute Rather, shall come, or be put, under…
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