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

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  1. Proverbs 12:24 Lit idle
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