Proverbs 12:25

²³A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

²⁴The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

²⁵Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

²⁶The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

²⁷The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.