Proverbs 12:24-26

Complete Jewish Bible

²⁴The diligent will rule,
while the lazy will be put to forced labor.

²⁵Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down,
but a kind word cheers him up.

²⁶The righteous guides his friend’s way rightly,
but the way of the wicked will lead them 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)

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