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24 The hand of the diligent ones will rule,
    but the lazy will belong to forced labor.
25 Anxiety in the heart[a] of a man will weigh him down,
    but a good word will cheer him.
26 A righteous person will seek out his neighbor,
    but the way of the wicked will lead them astray.

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  1. Proverbs 12:25 Or “mind”

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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