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

25 Heaviness in the heart of man makes it droop,
    but a good word makes it glad.

26 The righteous is a guide to his neighbors,
    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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