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24 
The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the negligent and lazy will be put to forced labor.
25 
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
But a good (encouraging) word makes it glad.(A)
26 
The righteous man is a guide to his neighbor,
But the way of the wicked leads them astray.

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

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

26 The righteous choose their friends carefully,
    but the way of the wicked leads them astray.(C)

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