Proverbs 12:22-28

22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.
23 One who is clever conceals knowledge, but the mind of a fool broadcasts folly.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule, while the lazy will be put to forced labor.
25 Anxiety weighs down the human heart, but a good word cheers it up.
26 The righteous gives good advice to friends, but the way of the wicked leads astray.
27 The lazy do not roast their game, but the diligent obtain precious wealth.
28 In the path of righteousness there is life, in walking its path there is no death.

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Footnotes 4

  • [a]. Heb [the heart of fools]
  • [b]. Syr: Meaning of Heb uncertain
  • [c]. Meaning of Heb uncertain
  • [d]. Meaning of Heb uncertain
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