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Proverbs 12:23-25
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23 A (A)prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule,
But [a]the slack hand will be (B)put to forced labor.
25 (C)Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
But a (D)good word makes it glad.

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  1. Proverbs 12:24 Lit slackness
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Proverbs 12:23-25
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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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