23 (A)A prudent man conceals knowledge,
    (B)but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
24 (C)The hand of the diligent will rule,
    while the slothful will be (D)put to forced labor.
25 (E)Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down,
    but a good word makes him glad.

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