Proverbs 12:24-26

New King James Version

²⁴^(A)The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.

²⁵^(B)Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression,
But ^(C)a good word makes it glad.

²⁶The righteous should choose his friends carefully,
For the way 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)

New King James Version (NKJV)

New International Version (NIV)