23 In all labor there is profit,
But [a]idle chatter leads only to poverty.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:23 Lit. talk of the lips

23 All hard work brings a profit,
    but mere talk leads only to poverty.

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29 Do you see a man who [a]excels in his work?
He will stand before kings;
He will not stand before [b]unknown men.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 22:29 is prompt in his business
  2. Proverbs 22:29 obscure

Saying 6

29 Do you see someone skilled(A) in their work?
    They will serve(B) before kings;(C)
    they will not serve before officials of low rank.

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11 not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;

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11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor,(A) serving the Lord.

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Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for (A)whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

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Do not be deceived:(A) God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.(B)

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