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.

²⁶ The righteous choose their friends carefully,
    but the way of the wicked leads them astray.^(E)