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No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
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Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.
23
A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but fools proclaim their folly.
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The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.
25
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.