Proverbs 12:23-25

Expanded Bible

²³ ·Wise [Prudent] people ·keep what they know to themselves [^Lconceal/hide their knowledge],
but ·fools can’t keep from showing how foolish they are [^Lthe heart of fools proclaim their stupidity].

²⁴ Hard workers will ·become leaders [be in charge],
but those who are lazy will be ·slaves [put to forced labor].

²⁵ ·Worry [Anxiety] ·is a heavy load [leads to depression],
but a ·kind [good] word cheers you up.