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23 The shrewd conceal their knowledge,
    but the heart of fools proclaims their stupidity.
24 A hard worker is in charge,
    while a lazy one will be sentenced to hard labor.
25 Anxiety leads to depression,
    but a good word encourages.

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

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

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

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