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1A prudent man conceals knowledge, 2but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
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3The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be 4put to forced labor.
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5Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
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One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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6Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.
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7In the path of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death.