Proverbs 12:23-25

Darby Translation

²³A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.

²⁴The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful [hand] shall be under tribute.

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

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.

Darby Translation (DARBY)

New International Version (NIV)