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.

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Proverbs 12:23-25

New King James Version

²³^(A)A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

²⁴^(B)The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.

²⁵^(C)Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression,
But ^(D)a good word makes it glad.

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