Proverbs 12:23-27 New Century Version (NCV)

23. Wise people keep what they know to themselves,but fools can’t keep from showing how foolish they are.

24. Hard workers will become leaders,but those who are lazy will be slaves.

25. Worry is a heavy load,but a kind word cheers you up.

26. Good people take advice from their friends,but an evil person is easily led to do wrong.

27. The lazy catch no food to cook,but a hard worker will have great wealth.

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