22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD,
         But those who deal faithfully are His delight.

23A prudent man conceals knowledge,
         But the heart of fools proclaims folly.

24The hand of the diligent will rule,
         But the slack hand will be put to forced labor.

25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
         But a good word makes it glad.

26The righteous is a guide to his neighbor,
         But the way of the wicked leads them astray.

27A lazy man does not roast his prey,
         But the precious possession of a man is diligence.

28In the way of righteousness is life,
         And in its pathway there is no death.

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