Proverbs 12:24-26

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

²⁴The hand of the diligent will rule, but the slothful will be put to forced labor.

²⁵Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but an encouraging word makes it glad.^(A)

²⁶The [consistently] righteous man is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked causes others to go astray.

Proverbs 12:24-26

New International Version

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

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

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

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)

New International Version (NIV)