Mishle 12:23-25

Orthodox Jewish Bible

²³A prudent man concealeth da’as, but the lev kesilim (mind of fools) preaches folly.

²⁴The yad of the kharutzim (diligent ones) shall rule, but the remiyyah (deceitfully lazy man) shall be put to forced labor.

²⁵Anxiety in the lev ish causeth depression, but a davar tov cheers it up.

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Proverbs 12:23-25

King James Version

²³A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

²⁴The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

²⁵Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

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Proverbs 12:23-25

New International Version

²³The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,^(A)
but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.^(B)

²⁴Diligent hands will rule,
but laziness ends in forced labor.^(C)

²⁵Anxiety weighs down the heart,^(D)
but a kind word cheers it up.

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Proverbs 12:23-25

English Standard Version

²³^(A)A prudent man conceals knowledge,
    ^(B)but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
²⁴^(C)The hand of the diligent will rule,
    while the slothful will be ^(D)put to forced labor.
²⁵^(E)Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down,
    but a good word makes him glad.