Proverbs 12:22-24

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition

²²Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
    but those who act faithfully are his delight.
²³One who is clever conceals knowledge,
    but the mind of a fool^[a] broadcasts folly.
²⁴The hand of the diligent will rule,
    while the lazy will be put to forced labour.

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Proverbs 12:23 Heb the heart of fools

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