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23 A clever man is careful in revealing what he knows,
    but a fool betrays his incompetence.
24 The hand of the hard workers will one day rule,
    and slackers will be forced to labor.
25 The weight of worry drags us down,
    but a good word lightens our day.

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

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

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

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