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

What does Proverbs 12:24 mean?

Those who will not take pains in an honest calling, living by tricks and dishonesty, are paltry and beggarly.

Key themes

Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord

Read with

Keep this verse inside Proverbs 12:23-24 and alongside a few nearby related passages.