23 A (A)prudent person conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the [a]lazy hand will be (B)put to forced labor.
25 (C)Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down,
But a (D)good word makes it glad.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:24 Lit idle

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