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The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, But laziness ends in slave labor.
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Diligence: A Path to Leadership
Commentators affirm that this proverb teaches a practical principle: consistent, hard work leads not just to provision but to positions of authority and influence. As one scholar notes, diligent people can rise from being workers to becoming masters of their trade, family, and even leaders in their community.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Under tribute - The comparison is probably suggested by the contrast between the condition of a conquered race (Judges 1:30–33) …
19th Century
Anglican
Under tribute.— Like the descendants of the Amorites and other former inhabitants of Canaan, by whose forced labour Solomon execut…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule "Shall become rich", so Jarchi interprets it, according to ([Reference Prov…
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Those who will not take pains in an honest calling, living by tricks and dishonesty, are paltry and base.
