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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

La mano de los diligentes se enseñoreará: mas la negligencia será tributaria.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Trabaja con empeño y gobernarás; sé perezoso y otro a ti te gobernará.

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