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Proverbs 12:24

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The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

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  1. Proverbs 12:22

    Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.

  2. Proverbs 12:23

    A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  3. Proverbs 12:25

    Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

  4. Proverbs 12:26

    The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

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Scripture: King James Version (KJV), English, 66-book canon. The quotation retains the wording and numbering of our source corpus.