Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The hand of the ready worker will have authority, but he who is slow in his work will be put to forced work.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful [hand] shall be under tribute.

World English Bible (WEB)

The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, But laziness ends in slave labor.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.