Proverbs 12:22-24

Living Bible

²²God delights in those who keep their promises and abhors those who don’t.

²³A wise man doesn’t display his knowledge, but a fool displays his foolishness.

²⁴Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and never succeed.

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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