24 The diligent hand will rule,
but laziness will lead to forced labor.(A)

25 Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down,
but a good word cheers it up.(B)

26 A righteous person is careful in dealing with his neighbor,[a]
but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 12:26 Or person guides his neighbor

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