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23 A clever man is careful in revealing what he knows,
    but a fool betrays his incompetence.
24 The hand of the hard workers will one day rule,
    and slackers will be forced to labor.
25 The weight of worry drags us down,
    but a good word lightens our day.

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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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