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23 One who is clever conceals knowledge,
    but the mind of a fool[a] broadcasts folly.(A)
24 The hand of the diligent will rule,
    while the lazy will be put to forced labor.
25 Anxiety weighs down the human heart,
    but a good word cheers it up.(B)

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  1. 12.23 Heb the heart of fools

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

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

25 Anxiety weighs down the heart,(D)
    but a kind word cheers it up.

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