23 A wise man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of the fools publisheth foolishness.

24 (A)The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the idle shall be under tribute.

25 Heaviness in the heart of man doth bring it down: but a [a]good word rejoice it.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:25 That is, words of comfort, or, a cheerful mind which is declared by his words, rejoiceth a man, as a covetous mind killeth him.

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