Proverbs 12:22-24

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²²The Lord abhors lying lips,
    but he delights in those who are truthful.
²³A prudent man does not flaunt his knowledge,
    but the heart of fools proclaims their folly.
²⁴Authority will be granted to the diligent,
    but the lazy will be enslaved.

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Proverbs 12:22-24

New International Version

²²The Lord detests lying lips,^(A)
but he delights^(B) in people who are trustworthy.^(C)

²³The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,^(D)
but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.^(E)

²⁴Diligent hands will rule,
but laziness ends in forced labor.^(F)

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