Proverbs 12:23-25

New American Standard Bible 1995

²³ A ^(A)prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
²⁴ The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the ^[a]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.