In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “A prudent man conceals knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness”, and in chapter twelve and verse twenty-four of Proverbs Solomon said, “the hand of the diligent shall bear rule” where we read,
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
The verse begins, “The hand of the diligent shall bear rule:” Solomon began with the words, “the hand of the diligent” or “the strength, power, support and order belonging to people who are sharp-pointed, incisive and determined” “shall bear rule” which means “will have dominion, reign and power”. Solomon shared how the strength and power of people who are incisive and determined will reign and have dominion.
The verse continues, “but the slothful shall be under tribute.” Solomon added the words, “but the slothful” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover people who are slack, deceitful, lax and idle” “shall be under tribute” which means “will exist beneath tributary, levy and forced labor”. Solomon said the person who is lazy and idle will exist beneath levy and forced labor.
When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon how people who are determined and incisive will have power and reign, however, people who are idle and lazy will exist beneath forced labor and as a tributary. God wants us to be “diligent”, and He will reward us according to His perfect will and plan. God was industrious when He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind, and when we believe and trust in Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and help us to be sharp-pointed and determined as we live before His eyes.
Next time Solomon says, “heaviness in the heart of man makes it stoop”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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