Proverbs 12:24-26

International Standard Version

²⁴The diligent will take control,
but the lazy will be put to forced labor.

²⁵A person’s anxiety weighs down his heart,
but an appropriate word is encouraging.

²⁶The righteous person is cautious with respect to his neighbor,
but the lifestyle of the wicked leads 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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